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Rabbit Anti-Cytochrome P450 26B/FITC Conjugated antibody
background:
This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. The encoded protein is localized to the endoplasmic reticulum, and functions as a critical regulator of all-trans retinoic acid levels by the specific inactivation of all-trans retinoic acid to hydroxylated forms. Mutations in this gene are associated with radiohumeral fusions and other skeletal and craniofacial anomalies, and increased levels of the encoded protein are associated with atherosclerotic lesions. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2013]
Function:
Cytochrome P450 26B is a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases that catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and the synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. It is involved in the specific inactivation of all-trans-retinoic acid (RA) and is responsible for generation of several hydroxylated forms of RA, including 4-OH-RA, 4-oxo-RA, and 18-OH-RA.
Subcellular Location:
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; microsome membrane
Tissue Specificity:
Highly expressed in brain, particularly in the cerebellum and pons.
DISEASE:
Radiohumeral fusions with other skeletal and craniofacial anomalies (RHFCA) [MIM:614416]: A disease characterized by craniofacial malformations, occipital encephalocele, radiohumeral fusions, oligodactyly, advanced osseous maturation, and calvarial mineralization defects. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.
Similarity:
Belongs to the cytochrome P450 family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 56603 Human
Omim: 605207 Human
SwissProt: Q9NR63 Human
Unigene: 91546 Human
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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