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17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency Report an error in disease page

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The hormones estrogen and androgen play critical roles in the development of sexual organs. 17b-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase isozyme (17¯-HSD) acts as a catalyst between the biologically inactive and active types of hormones. Any deviation from this normal process results into various abnormal conditions.

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