STUDIES ON THE SUBCELLULAR LOCALIZATION OF 3-BETA- HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE IN STEROIDOGENIC CELLS

Steroid hormones are critical for physiological regulation and reproduction. Starting with cholesterol, steroids are initially transformed into pregnenolone by the enzyme P450scc (CYP11A1). Pregnenolone is then converted into various steroid intermediates by 3-β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/ Δ5-Δ4 isomerase (HSD3B), a process crucial for producing key hormones like progesterone and testosterone— deficiencies in HSD3B lead to disorders such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia and disrupted sexual development. There are several isoforms of HSD3B in mice and humans that show distinct tissue expressions in organs like the adrenal cortex and gonads. However, its subcellular localization that provides the cellular site of enzyme activity remains confusing and has been a topic of debate. Our study explores the subcellular localization of HSD3B using an approach for precise immunofluorescence, providing clarity on its site of action, and enhancing understanding of its biosynthetic function in steroidogenesis.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S., Animal Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Master of Science

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Animal Science

Grantor

Cornell University

Year dc:date.issued

2024

Author dc:creator

• Sheets, Jocelyn

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Ren, Yi
• Cheong, Soon Hon

Language dc:language.iso

en

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7298/qf31-w285

Dc Identifier Other

ProQuest Submission ID: 12087
ProQuest Publication ID: 31242656

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ecommons.cornell.edu:1813/115863