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SRD5A2

steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2)

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  • Human(6716) Summary: This gene encodes a microsomal protein expressed at high levels in androgen-sensitive tissues such as the prostate. The encoded protein is active at acidic pH and is sensitive to the 4-azasteroid inhibitor finasteride. Deficiencies in this gene can result in male pseudohermaphroditism, specifically pseudovaginal perineoscrotal hypospadias (PPSH). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
  • Mouse(94224) steroid 5 alpha-reductase 2
  • Rat(64677) steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2)
  • sheep(100820756) steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2)
  • chicken(772291) steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2)
  • naked mole-rat(101708836) steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2)
  • domestic cat(101086898) steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2)
  • dog(403715) steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2)
  • domestic guinea pig(100731664) steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2)
  • cow(527024) steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2)

Custom & Knockdown Gene Products

Small Molecule - Inhibitor

Product Number
Description
Species
Finasteride for peak identification, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Finasteride, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Finasteride, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Finasteride, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Dutasteride, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard,
Species
human