| Author/Editor | Lanišnik, T; Žakelj-Mavrič, M; Belič, I | |
| Title | Fungal 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase | |
| Type | članek | |
| Source | FEMS Microbiol Lett | |
| Vol. and No. | Letnik 99, št. 1 | |
| Publication year | 1992 | |
| Volume | str. 49-52 | |
| Language | eng | |
| Abstract | Two representatives of each of different fungal taxonomic classes were tested for constitutive 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSDH) activity and the results were positive in all cases. The enzyme was found to be regioselective for C17 of the steroid ring and 20 beta-HSDH activity was only detected in Trichoderma viride. In most cases the oxidative pathway is favoured over the reductive pathway. The possible role of this enzyme in fungi is discussed. | |
| Descriptors | FUNGI 17-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES |