Function
caution:Although related to the SDR family, lacks the conserved active Tyr residue in position 218 which is replaced by a Phe, suggesting that it may lack oxidoreductase activity.,similarity:Belongs to the short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases (SDR) family. 17-beta-HSD 3 subfamily.,tissue specificity:Highly expressed in testis and ovary. Also detected in thyroid, spinal cord, adrenal gland, heart, placenta, skeletal muscle and pancreas.,