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Cytochrome P450
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[[Cytochrome P450]] (P450) catalyzes the oxidation of organic substances like lipids. The P450 contains a heme cofactor. The protein is numbered by its gene.<ref>PMID:12369887</ref> For details on the human P45019 family see [[Aromatase]].<br /> | [[Cytochrome P450]] (P450) catalyzes the oxidation of organic substances like lipids. The P450 contains a heme cofactor. The protein is numbered by its gene.<ref>PMID:12369887</ref> For details on the human P45019 family see [[Aromatase]].<br /> | ||
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* '''Bifunctional P450/NADPH P450 reductase''' (P450 BM3) is a fatty acid monooxygenase.<br /> | * '''Bifunctional P450/NADPH P450 reductase''' (P450 BM3) is a fatty acid monooxygenase.<br /> | ||
Additional details in [[Drug Metabolism by CYP450 Enzymes]]. | Additional details in [[Drug Metabolism by CYP450 Enzymes]]. | ||
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| + | The heme moiety iron is pentacoordinated with Cys as one ligand. The heme is stabilized by several side chains. | ||
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== 3D Structures of Cytochrome P450 == | == 3D Structures of Cytochrome P450 == | ||
Revision as of 09:51, 20 December 2015
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3D Structures of Cytochrome P450
Updated on 20-December-2015
References
- ↑ Danielson PB. The cytochrome P450 superfamily: biochemistry, evolution and drug metabolism in humans. Curr Drug Metab. 2002 Dec;3(6):561-97. PMID:12369887
