CYP4F2
CYP4F2
CYP4F2 (pronounced as "S-Y-P-Four-F-Two") is a gene that 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.
Etymology
The term CYP4F2 is derived from the classification system for the cytochrome P450 enzyme family. "CYP" stands for "CYtochrome P450", "4" indicates the family number, "F" is the subfamily, and "2" is the individual gene number.
Function
The CYP4F2 enzyme is involved in the metabolism of a variety of drugs and xenobiotics, as well as the synthesis of cholesterol, steroids, and other lipids. It is also known to metabolize arachidonic acid to hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids (HETEs).
Related Terms
- Cytochrome P450: A large and diverse group of enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of organic substances.
- Arachidonic Acid: A polyunsaturated fatty acid present in the phospholipids of membranes of the body's cells.
- Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acids (HETEs): Oxidized derivatives of arachidonic acid.
- Xenobiotics: Chemical substances that are not naturally produced or expected to be present within an organism.
- Cholesterol: A type of fat found in your blood.
- Steroids: A type of lipid characterized by a carbon skeleton with four fused rings.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CYP4F2
- Wikipedia's article - CYP4F2
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