About The Medical Condition Hydroxyprogesterone Aldolase

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Hydroxyprogesterone Aldolase

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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Hydroxyprogesterone Aldolase?

An enzyme of the lyase class that catalyzes the cleavage of the bond between carbons 17 and 20 in 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone to form delta 4-androstene-3,17-dione, an androgen. It also catalyzes the conversion of 17 alpha-hydroxypregnenolone to dehydroepiandrosterone. (from Dorland, 28th ed) EC 4.1.2.30.

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