Gene: HSD17B12
Alternate names for this Gene: KAR|SDR12C1
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a very important 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17beta-HSD) that converts estrone into estradiol in ovarian tissue. This enzyme is also involved in fatty acid elongation.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 11
Location in Chromosome : 11p11.2
Description of this Gene: hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase 12
Type of Gene: protein-coding