3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases (also known as Dehydrogenases, 3-Hydroxysteroid, 3-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase): Catalyze the oxidation of 3-hydroxysteroids to 3-ketosteroids.

NIH MeSH · D015096Chemicals and Drugs

3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases

Also known asDehydrogenases, 3-Hydroxysteroid · 3-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase · 3 beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase · Dehydrogenase, 3-beta-Hydroxysteroid · 3 Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases · Dehydrogenases, 3 Hydroxysteroid · Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases, 3

Definition

Catalyze the oxidation of 3-hydroxysteroids to 3-ketosteroids.

MeSH classification

  • D08.811.682.047.436.350

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Common questions about 3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases

What does 3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases mean in medicine?
Catalyze the oxidation of 3-hydroxysteroids to 3-ketosteroids. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases known by any other names?
Yes. 3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases is also referred to as Dehydrogenases, 3-Hydroxysteroid, 3-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, 3 beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, Dehydrogenase, 3-beta-Hydroxysteroid in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases sit in the medical classification?
3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D08.811.682.047.436.350). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D015096) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗