Role of type-1 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in detoxification processes.

Carbonyl reduction is a significant step in the biotransformation leading to the elimination, of endogenous and exogenous aldehydes, ketones and quinones. This reaction is mediated by members of the aldo-keto reductase and short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) superfamilies. The essential role o...

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Main Authors: Maser, E, Oppermann, U
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1997