Sterol 14-Demethylase

Sterol-14-demetylas

Engelsk definition

An NADPH-dependent P450 enzyme that plays an essential role in the sterol biosynthetic pathway by catalyzing the demethylation of 14-methyl sterols such as lanosterol. The enzyme acts via the repeated hydroxylation of the 14-methyl group, resulting in its stepwise conversion into an alcohol, an aldehyde and then a carboxylate, which is removed as formic acid. Sterol 14-demethylase is an unusual cytochrome P450 enzyme in that it is found in a broad variety of organisms including ANIMALS; PLANTS; FUNGI; and protozoa.

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Engelska synonymer

14-Demethylase, Sterol Sterol 14 Demethylase Sterol 14-alpha-Demethylase 14-alpha-Demethylase, Sterol Sterol 14 alpha Demethylase Lanosterol 14 alpha-Demethylase 14 alpha-Demethylase, Lanosterol Lanosterol 14 alpha Demethylase CYP51 Cytochrome P-450 CYP51 Cytochrome P 450 Cytochrome P-450, CYP51 P-450, CYP51 Cytochrome Eburicol 14alpha-Demethylase 14alpha-Demethylase, Eburicol Eburicol 14alpha Demethylase Obtusifoliol 14alpha-Demethylase 14alpha-Demethylase, Obtusifoliol Obtusifoliol 14alpha Demethylase Cytochrome P-450 CYP51 CYP51, Cytochrome P-450 Cytochrome P 450 CYP51 P-450 CYP51, Cytochrome Sterol 14-Demethylases 14-Demethylases, Sterol Sterol 14 Demethylases Eburicol 14 alpha-Demethylase 14 alpha-Demethylase, Eburicol Eburicol 14 alpha Demethylase