enzyme

11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (Placental 11 beta-HSD)

11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11 beta-HSD) is responsible for the inactivation of cortisol to cortisone.

Ref:
Stewart PM, Whorwood CB, Walker BR. Steroid hormones and hypertension: the cortisol-cortisone shuttle. Steroids. 1993 Dec;58(12):614-20. doi: 10.1016/0039-128x(93)90104-u. PMID: 8116018.

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Added on Nov 22, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer
Edited on Jan 6, 2023 by Barbara Van De Keer

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