Identification and selective inhibition of an isozyme of steroid 5(alpha)-reductase in human scalp

Identification and selective inhibition of an isozyme of steroid 5(alpha)-reductase in human scalp

Steroid 5alpha-reductase catalyzes the reduction of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. The 5alpha-reductase found in human scalp was compared with enzyme found in prostate.

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Published in:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS Vol. 89; no. 22; p. 10787
Main Authors: Harris, Georgianna, Azzolina, Barbara, Baginsky, Walter, Cimis, George
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Washington National Academy of Sciences 15-11-1992
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Enzymes
Medical research
Prostate
Skin
Steroids
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Summary:Steroid 5alpha-reductase catalyzes the reduction of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. The 5alpha-reductase found in human scalp was compared with enzyme found in prostate.
ISSN:0027-8424
1091-6490