5α-reductase

synonym: alpha-reductase
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11169

Enzyme (EC 1.3.99.5) that converts testosterone to 5\(\upalpha\!\)-dihydrotestosterone in peripheral tissues.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 799 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: '5α-reductase' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11169 RIS BibTex EndNote
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