HSD17B1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HSD17B1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q21.2 and is approximately 4 kb in length. This allele, which encodes estradiol 17-beta-dehydrogenase 1 protein, plays a role in converting both estrogens and androgens to their active forms.

**Synonyms:** - E17KSR - EDH17B2 - EDHB17 - HSD17 - Hydroxysteroid (17-Beta) Dehydrogenase 1 Gene - Hydroxysteroid 17-Beta Dehydrogenase 1 wt Allele - MGC138140 - SDR28C1