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HSD17B8

(3R)-3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase (HSD17B8)

HSD17B8 is a Steroidogenic enzyme on the endocrine & hormone axis. Required for the solubility and assembly of the heterotetramer 3-ketoacyl-[acyl carrier protein] (ACP) reductase functional complex (KAR or KAR1) that forms part of the mitochondrial fatty acid synthase (mtFAS). Alpha-subunit of the KAR complex that acts as a scaffold protein req… It is indexed under "Steroidogenesis & steroid-metabolizing enzymes (gonadal/adrenal)" on our pathway page for antibodies, inhibitors, and assay guidance.

Back to pathway overviewSearch: HSD17B8UniProt (Q92506)

Research notes

  • Combine with other genes in the same hub block via genetics or pharmacology to test non-redundant roles of HSD17B8.
  • For nuclear receptors pair ligands, co-regulators, and reporter assays; for membrane receptors note GPCR/RTK downstream and desensitization.
  • Verify antibody clone, phospho-site, and stimulation; include KD/KO or inhibitor controls.

On the pathway hub (sections)

Genetic lesions & expression context (quick reference)

Type / exampleDomain / context (brief)
Enzyme activityCatalytic or substrate-channel changes
Steroid outputSteroid profile / metabolite readouts
Rare variantsSporadic variants—require validation

Naming and prevalence vary by cohort and assay—annotate clinically with COSMIC, ClinVar, OncoKB, and datasheets; research context only.

Assay readouts for HSD17B8

  • Enzyme / metabolomics: steroid intermediates at the HSD17B8 step.
  • H295R / primary adrenals: ACTH or cAMP time courses.
  • Localization: mitochondrial STAR transfer or ER P450.
  • Endocrine phenotypes: cortisol/aldosterone/sex-steroid panels.

HSD17B8 experimental notes

Examples below reflect common literature and public resources (e.g., CCLE, DepMap)—validate genotypes, expression, and passage in your own stocks before committing assays.

[1] Cell lines commonly used for HSD17B8 studies (examples)

  • Tool lines: H295R, NCI-H295R, BeWo, MA-10, HEK293T—screen by HSD17B8 expression and pathway context (CCLE/DepMap).
  • Combine with neighbors (STAR, CYP11A1, CYP11B1, CYP11B2) via KD/pharmacology to test non-redundancy.
  • Overexpression/rescue in HEK293T supports mechanism and IP workflows.
  • Isogenic/CRISPR models separate pathway dependency from bypass survival.

[2] Cell samples for HSD17B8 Western blot

  • Whole-cell lysates—optimize RIPA/NP-40 per antibody; phosphatase inhibitors for phospho blots.
  • Stimulation: serum starvation ± insulin/EGF or amino-acid withdrawal/refeed as relevant.
  • Controls: siRNA/shRNA, CRISPR KO, or inhibitors to validate band specificity.
  • Loading: BCA normalization; subcellular fractionation when needed.

[3] Tissue samples for HSD17B8 Western blot

  • Matched tumor/adjacent frozen tissues after pathology review.
  • Mouse GEMM or xenografts—mind species antibody cross-reactivity.
  • Primary cells/PDCs when ethically approved.
  • FFPE needs specialized extraction; frozen tissue preferred for phospho work.

[4] Cell samples for HSD17B8 immunoprecipitation

  • Tagged overexpression: HEK293T FLAG/HA-HSD17B8 for complex capture.
  • Endogenous IP: high-expression lines; often ≥1–5×10⁶ cells per IP.
  • Stimulation: ligand or nutrient treatments enrich interactions—pilot time courses.
  • Controls: isotype IgG, empty vector, KD/KO negatives.

Human tissues and primary cells require ethics/IRB approval; tumors are heterogeneous—record histotype, site, and preservation conditions.

Bypass & related pathways

Models & genetics note

Overexpression vs endogenous HSD17B8 can differ in dosage, splicing, and compartmentation—in organoids/PDX, record passage, matrix, and drug history.

Quick search presets

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HSD17B8-related antibodies (keyword-biased)

Adds HSD17B8 keyword bias atop the 内分泌和激素 antibody pool—if sparse, use presets above or global search.

Neighboring targets (same hub)

STARCYP11A1CYP11B1CYP11B2CYP17A1CYP19A1CYP21A2HSD3B1

External databases & resources

FAQ

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-18

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