Reaction: 17α-hydroxyprogesterone = androst-4-ene-3,17-dione + acetaldehyde
Other name(s): C-17/C-20 lyase; 17α-hydroxyprogesterone acetaldehyde-lyase
Systematic name: 17α-hydroxyprogesterone acetaldehyde-lyase (androst-4-ene-3,17-dione-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, CAS registry number: 62213-24-5
References:
1. Nowotny, E., Sananez, R.D., Nattoro, G., Yantorno, C. and Faillaci, M.G. Bioconversion of steroids in vitro by testes from autoimmunized rabbits. Hoppe-Seyler's Z. Physiol. Chem. 355 (1974) 716-720. [PMID: 4435747]