Gene:
aldo-keto reductase family 1, member D1 (delta 4-3-ketosteroid-5-beta-reductase)
Gene ID:
196712
Symbol:
AKR1D1
Species:
1000
Description:
The enzyme encoded by this gene is responsible for the catalysis of the 5-beta-reduction of bile acid intermediates and steroid hormones carrying a delta(4)-3-one structure. Deficiency of this enzyme may contribute to hepatic dysfunction.