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Gene information for HSD17B4 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3295
Official gene symbolHSD17B4
Full namehydroxysteroid (17-beta) dehydrogenase 4
Aliases,DBP,MFE-2,SDR8C1,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a bifunctional enzyme that is involved in the peroxisomal beta-oxidation pathway for fatty acids. It also acts as a catalyst for the formation of 3-ketoacyl-CoA intermediates from both straight-chain and 2-methyl-branched-chain fatty acids. Defects in this gene that affect the peroxisomal fatty acid beta-oxidation activity are a cause of D-bifunctional protein deficiency (DBPD). An apparent pseudogene of this gene is present on chromosome 8. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 5q21
Gene position118788148 - 118878027  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size89880 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601860