This gene encodes a member of the aldo/keto reductase superfamily, which consists of more than 40 known enzymes and proteins. These enzymes catalyze the conversion of aldehydes and ketones to their corresponding alcohols by utilizing NADH and/or NADPH as cofactors. The enzymes display overlapping but distinct substrate specificity. This enzyme catalyzes the reduction of prostaglandin (PG) D2, PGH2 and phenanthrenequinone (PQ), and the oxidation of 9alpha, 11beta-PGF2 to PGD2. It may play an important role in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases such as asthma, and may also have a role in controlling cell growth and/or differentiation. This gene shares high sequence identity with three other gene members and is clustered with those three genes at chromosome 10p15-p14. Three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Cellular Localization
Cytoplasm
Clonality
polyclonal
Description
Catalyzes the conversion of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols. Catalyzes the reduction of prostaglandin (PG) D2, PGH2 and phenanthrenequinone (PQ) and the oxidation of 9-alpha,11-beta- PGF2 to PGD2. Functions as a bi-directional 3-alpha-, 17-beta- and 20-alpha HSD. Can interconvert active androgens, estrogens and progestins with their cognate inactive metabolites. Preferentially transforms androstenedione (4-dione) to testosterone.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
aldo-keto reductase family 1, member C3 (3-alpha hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, type II)
Isotype
IgG
Molecular Weight
37 kDa
Reactivity
Human, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasm
Synonyms
17 beta HSD 5, 3 alpha HSD type 2, 3 alpha HSD type II, brain, AKR1C3, DD 3, DD3, DDX, Dihydrodiol dehydrogenase 3, HA1753, HAKRB, HAKRe, hluPGFS, HSD17B5, Indanol dehydrogenase, KIAA0119, PGFS, Prostaglandin F synthase
Uniprot
P42330
Gene Id
8644
Research Area
Metabolism
Weight
37kDa,observed 34kDa
Form
liquid
Format
liquid
Purification
Immunogen affinity purified
Purity
>=95% as determined by SDS-PAGE
Storage
PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3, -20°C for 12 months (Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.)