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CYP2J2
Official Full Name
cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily J, polypeptide 2
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 protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and is thought to be the predominant enzyme responsible for epoxidation of endogenous arachidonic acid in cardiac tissue.
Synonyms
CYP2J2; cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily J, polypeptide 2; cytochrome P450, subfamily IIJ (arachidonic acid epoxygenase) polypeptide 2; cytochrome P450 2J2; Arachidonic acid epoxygenase; CP2J2_HUMAN; CPJ2; CYPIIJ2; Cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily J polypeptide 2; Cytochrome P450 subfamily IIJ (arachidonic acid epoxygenase) polypeptide 2; Cytochrome P450 subfamily IIJ polypeptide 2; Flavoprotein linked monooxygenase; Microsomal monooxygenase; OTTHUMP00000010550; flavoprotein-linked monooxygenase