Rabbit anti-Human AKR1D1 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P51857

Target Species

Human

Target Name

AKR1D1

Target Full Name

Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member D1

Target Function

Catalyzes the stereospecific NADPH-dependent reduction of the C4-C5 double bond of bile acid intermediates and steroid hormones carrying a delta(4)-3-one structure to yield an A/B cis-ring junction. This cis-configuration is crucial for bile acid biosynthesis and plays important roles in steroid metabolism. Capable of reducing a broad range of delta-(4)-3-ketosteroids from C18 (such as, 17beta-hydroxyestr-4-en-3-one) to C27 (such as, 7alpha-hydroxycholest-4-en-3-one).

Target Involvement

Congenital bile acid synthesis defect 2 (CBAS2)

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm.

Target Protein Families

Aldo/keto reductase family

Target Tissue Specificity

Highly expressed in liver. Expressed in testis and weakly in colon.

Target Synonyms

3-oxo-5-beta-steroid 4-dehydrogenase; 3o5bred ; AK1D1_HUMAN; AKR1D1; aldo keto reductase family 1 member D1 (delta 4 3 ketosteroid 5 beta reductase); Aldo keto reductase family 1 member D1; Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member D1; CBAS2 ; Delta(4) 3 ketosteroid 5 beta reductase; Delta(4) 3 oxosteroid 5 beta reductase; Delta(4)-3-ketosteroid 5-beta-reductase; Delta(4)-3-oxosteroid 5-beta-reductase; SRD5B1; steroid 5 beta reductase beta polypeptide 1 (3 oxo 5 beta steroid delta 4 dehydrogenase beta 1); steroid 5 beta reductase

Target Background

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. Three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. Other variants may be present, but their full-length natures have not been determined yet.