Gene Symbol | Srd5a2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 64677 |
Full Name | steroid 5 alpha-reductase 2 |
Synonyms | S5AR 2 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | enzyme which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT); also acts on progesterone and corticosterone; plays a central role in sexual differentiation and androgen physiology [RGD, Feb 2006]. |