Recombinant Human Hydroxysteroid (17-beta) Dehydrogenase 8

Estradiol 17-beta-dehydrogenase 8 (HSD17B8) is a member of the short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases (SDR) family. In mice, the HSD17B8 protein is a 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase which can regulate the concentration of biologically active estrogens and androgens. HSD17B8 is preferentially an oxidative enzyme and inactivates estradiol, testosterone, and dihydrotestosterone. However, the HSD17B8 enzyme has some reductive activity and can synthesize estradiol from estrone. HSD17B8 may have a role in biosynthesis of fatty acids in mitochondria.

Escherichia Coli.

HSD17B8 solution (0.5mg/ml) containing 20mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH8.0), 40% glycerol and 150mM NaCl.

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Store at 4C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20C for longer periods of time.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.