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C21-steroid hormone metabolic process
Definition
Target type: biologicalprocess
The chemical reactions and pathways involving C21-steroid hormones, steroid compounds containing 21 carbons which function as hormones. [GOC:ai]
Proteins (1)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type 1 | A 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P14060] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (1)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| finasteride | finasteride : An aza-steroid that is a synthetic drug for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Finasteride: An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. | 3-oxo steroid; aza-steroid; delta-lactam | androgen antagonist; antihyperplasia drug; EC 1.3.1.22 [3-oxo-5alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase (NADP(+))] inhibitor |