HSD17B3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HSD17B3 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 9q22 and is approximately 67 kb in length. This allele, which encodes testosterone 17-beta-dehydrogenase 3 protein, is involved in the conversion of androstenedione to testosterone. Deficiency can result in male pseudohermaphroditism with gynecomastia.

**Synonyms:** - EDH17B3 - Hydroxysteroid (17-Beta) Dehydrogenase 3 wt Allele - SDR12C2