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Gene information for CYP2E1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID1571
Official gene symbolCYP2E1
Full namecytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily E, polypeptide 1
Aliases,CPE1,CYP2E,P450-J,P450C2E,
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. This protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and is induced by ethanol, the diabetic state, and starvation. The enzyme metabolizes both endogenous substrates, such as ethanol, acetone, and acetal, as well as exogenous substrates including benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethylene glycol, and nitrosamines which are premutagens found in cigarette smoke. Due to its many substrates, this enzyme may be involved in such varied processes as gluconeogenesis, hepatic cirrhosis, diabetes, and cancer. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 10   Locus: 10q24.3-qter
Gene position135340867 - 135352620  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size11754 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID124040