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<enzyme>
<cell biology> An enzyme of the lyase class that catalyses the cleavage of the bond between carbons 17 and 20 in 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone to form delta 4-androstene-3,17-dione, an androgen.
It also catalyses the conversion of 17 alpha-hydroxypregnenolone to dehydroepiandrosterone.
Chemical name: 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone acetaldehyde-lyase
Registry number: EC 4.1.2.30
(12 Dec 1998)
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