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 enzyme is a hydroxylase that metabolizes arachidonic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, and other long chain fatty acids. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Function:
Catalyzes the hydroxylation of arachidonic acid, docosahexaenoic acid and other long chain fatty acids. May modulate the arachidonic acid signaling pathway and play a role in other fatty acid signaling processes.
Subcellular Location:
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane. Microsome membrane.
Tissue Specificity:
Widely expressed with stronger expression in thymus, heart and cerebellum.
Similarity:
Belongs to the cytochrome P450 family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 113612 Human
Omim: 610670 Human
SwissProt: Q7Z449 Human
Unigene: 109087 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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