3-keto-steroid reductase is an
enzyme
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that in humans is encoded by the ''HSD17B7''
gene
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.
The 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase enzyme (EC 1.1.1.62) oxidizes or reduces estrogens and androgens in mammals and regulates the biologic potency of these steroids.
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