A steroid hydroxylase is a class of
hydroxylase enzymes
Enzymes () are proteins that act as biological catalysts by accelerating chemical reactions. The molecules upon which enzymes may act are called substrate (chemistry), substrates, and the enzyme converts the substrates into different molecule ...
involved in the
biosynthesis
Biosynthesis is a multi-step, enzyme-catalyzed process where substrates are converted into more complex products in living organisms. In biosynthesis, simple compounds are modified, converted into other compounds, or joined to form macromolecules. ...
of
steroid
A steroid is a biologically active organic compound with four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration. Steroids have two principal biological functions: as important components of cell membranes that alter membrane fluidity; and a ...
s.
See also
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Steroidogenic enzyme
Additional images
File:Steroidogenesis.svg, Steroidogenesis
Image:Steroid numbering.svg, Steroid nomenclature — numbering of carbons
Image:DHEA1.svg, Production of DHEA from Cholesterol
External links
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EC 1.14
Steroids
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