Protein Information

Name 3 beta HSD
Synonyms 3 Beta HSD 2; HSDB 3; HSDB3; 3 beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase; 3 beta HSD; 3Beta HSD II; HSD3B2; HSDB…

Compound Information

Name α-chlorohydrin
CAS 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol

Reference List

PubMed Abstract RScore(About this table)
6943944 Kaur S, Guraya SS: Effects of low doses of alpha chlorohydrin on the dehydrogenases and oxidases of rat epididymal epithelium and sperms: a correlative histochemical and biochemical study. Andrologia. 1981 May-Jun;13(3):225-31.


Administration of alpha chlorohydrin in a low dose caused a conspicuous decrease in all these enzymes except delta 5-3 beta-HSD, in various cell types of epididymal epithelium and sperms.
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3860478 Paz G, Carmon A, Homonnai ZT: Effect of alpha-chlorohydrin on metabolism and testosterone secretion by rat testicular interstitial cells. Int J Androl. 1985 Apr;8(2):139-46.


In the range of concentrations between 5 and 100 microliter/ml, only the highest doses of alpha-CH decreased cell vitality and their histochemical stain for 3 beta-HSD.
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