11-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1

**Definition:** A low-affinity 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase found in a variety of tissues, most notably in LIVER; LUNG; ADIPOSE TISSUE; vascular tissue; OVARY; and the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. The enzyme acts reversibly and can use either NAD or NADP as cofactors.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.047.436.174.300 - D08.811.682.047.820.100.300

**Synonyms:** - 11beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 - 11 beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 - 11beta-HSD1 - 11beta-HSD1 Reductase