reductase /re·duc·tase/ (-tās) a term used in the names of some of the oxidoreductases, usually specifically those catalyzing reactions important solely for reduction of a metabolite.
5α-reductase an enzyme that catalyzes the irreversible reduction of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone; enzyme deficiency leads to a form of male pseudohermaphroditism.
re·duc·tase (r -d k t s , -tz)n. An enzyme that promotes reduction of an organic compound. |
reductase
an enzyme that catalyzes a chemical reduction.
5α-reductase
an enzyme that catalyzes the irreversible reduction of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
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