3-beta-HSD is a bifunctional enzyme, that catalyzes the oxidative conversion of Delta(5)-ene-3-beta-hydroxy steroid, and the oxidative conversion of ketosteroids. The 3-beta-HSD enzymatic system plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of all classes of hormonal steroids. Efficiently catalyzes the transformation of pregnenolone to progesterone, 17-alpha-hydroxypregnenolone to 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone, DHEA to 4-androstenedione, dihydrotestosterone to 5-alpha-androstane-3 beta,17 beta-diol, dehydroepiandrosterone to androstenedione and 5-alpha-androstan-3 beta,17 beta-diol to 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone.
Applications
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Amino Acid Sequence
MTGWSCLVTGAGGFLGQRIIRLLVKEKELKEIRVLDKAFGPELREEFSKLQNKTKLTVLEGDILDEPFLKRACQDVSVIIHTACIIDVFGVTHRESIMNVNVKGTQLLLEACVQASVPVFIYTSSIEVAGPNSYKEIIQNGHEEEPLENTWPAPYPHSKKLAEKAVLAANGWNLKNGGTLYTCALRPMYIYGEGSRFLSASINEALNNNGILSSVGKFSTVNPVYVGNVAWAHILALRALQDPKKAPSIRGQFYYISDDTPHQSYDNLNYTLSKEFGLRLDSRWSFPLSLMYWIGFLLEIVSFLLRPIYTYRPPFNRHIVTLSNSVFTFSYKKAQRDLAYKPLYSWEEAKQKTVEWVGSLVDRHKETLKSKTQ
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Full length recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-373 of human HSD3B1
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography
Specificity
Recognizes human HSD3B1