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CYP2J2 cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily J member 2

Gene ID: 1573, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CPJ2; CYPIIJ2

Summary

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. Multiple transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016]

Genomic context

Location:
1p32.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (59893308..59969212, complement)
Total number of exons:
13

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