Estradiol 17-Beta-Dehydrogenase 2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Estradiol 17-beta-dehydrogenase 2 (387 aa, ~43 kDa) is encoded by the human HSD17B2 gene. This protein is involved in the synthesis of both androgens and estrogens.

**Synonyms:** - 17-Beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase - 17-Beta-HSD - 17-Beta-HSD 2 - 17-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2 - 20 Alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase - 20-Alpha-HSD - E2DH - EC 1.1.1.62 - EC 1.1.1.63 - Estradiol 17 Beta-Dehydrogenase - HSD17B2 - Hydroxysteroid 17-Beta Dehydrogenase 2 - Microsomal 17-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase - Testosterone 17-Beta-Dehydrogenase