Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 9.0.0)
Enables several functions, including fibronectin binding activity; heparin binding activity; and steroid dehydrogenase activity, acting on the CH-OH group of donors, NAD or NADP as acceptor. Involved in androgen biosynthetic process and estrogen biosynthetic process. Acts upstream of or within extracellular matrix organization and positive regulation of cell-substrate adhesion. Located in extracellular matrix. Is active in endoplasmic reticulum membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; integumental system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human HSD17B12 (hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase 12).
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