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Cytochrome P450
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Cytochrome P450 (P450) catalyzes the oxidation of organic substances like lipids. catalyzes the oxidation of organic substances like lipids. The P450 contains a heme cofactor. The protein is numbered by its gene. For details on the human P45019 family see Aromatase.
- P450cam, also known as camphor 5-monooxygenase, catalyzes the hydroxylation of camphor.
- P450nor is a Nitric Oxide Reductase P450.
- P450epoK converts epothilone D to epothilone B.
- P450cin monooxygenates 1,8-cineole which is similar to camphor.
- Bifunctional P450/NADPH P450 reductase (P450 BM3) is a fatty acid monooxygenase.
Additional details in Drug Metabolism by CYP450 Enzymes.
3D Structures of Cytochrome P450
Updated on 02-July-2015
