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Gene information for CYP1B1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID1545
Official gene symbolCYP1B1
Full namecytochrome P450, family 1, subfamily B, polypeptide 1
Aliases,CP1B,GLC3A,P4501B1,
Gene summaryThis 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. The enzyme encoded by this gene localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and metabolizes procarcinogens such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and 17beta-estradiol. Mutations in this gene have been associated with primary congenital glaucoma; therefore it is thought that the enzyme also metabolizes a signaling molecule involved in eye development, possibly a steroid. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 2   Locus: 2p21
Gene position38303323 - 38294746  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size8578 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601771