RDH5 localizations
RDH5 [ENSP00000257895]
Retinol dehydrogenase 5; Catalyzes the oxidation of cis-isomers of retinol, including 11-cis-, 9-cis-, and 13-cis-retinol in an NAD-dependent manner . Has no activity towards all-trans retinal (By similarity). Plays a significant role in 11-cis retinol oxidation in the retinal pigment epithelium cells (RPE). Also recognizes steroids (androsterone, androstanediol) as its substrates . ECO:0000269|PubMed:11675386, ECO:0000269|PubMed:29541409,; Belongs to the short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases (SDR) family.
Synonyms: RDH5, RDH5p, hRDH5, A0A024RB18, F8VUB9 ...