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Rabbit Anti-CYP7A1/FITC Conjugated antibody
background:
This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This endoplasmic reticulum membrane protein catalyzes the first reaction in the cholesterol catabolic pathway in the liver, which converts cholesterol to bile acids. This reaction is the rate limiting step and the major site of regulation of bile acid synthesis, which is the primary mechanism for the removal of cholesterol from the body. Polymorphisms in the promoter of this gene are associated with defects in bile acid synthesis. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2010].
Function:
Catalyzes a rate-limiting step in cholesterol catabolism and bile acid biosynthesis by introducing a hydrophilic moiety at position 7 of cholesterol. Important for cholesterol homeostasis.
Subcellular Location:
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Peripheral membrane protein. Microsome membrane; Peripheral membrane protein.
Tissue Specificity:
Detected in liver.
Similarity:
Belongs to the cytochrome P450 family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 1581 Human
Entrez Gene: 13122 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 25428 Rat
Omim: 118455 Human
SwissProt: P2536 Human
SwissProt: Q64505 Mouse
SwissProt: P18125 Rat
Unigene: 1644 Human
Unigene: 57029 Mouse
Unigene: 10737 Rat
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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