CYP3A7

Gene Symbol CYP3A7
Entrez Gene 1551
Alt Symbol CP37, CYPIIIA7, P-450(HFL33), P-450111A7, P450-HFLA
Species Human
Gene Type protein-coding
Description cytochrome P450, family 3, subfamily A, polypeptide 7
Other Description aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase|cytochrome P450 3A7|cytochrome P450, subfamily IIIA, polypeptide 7|cytochrome P450-HFLA|flavoprotein-linked monooxygenase|microsomal monooxygenase|xenobiotic monooxygenase
Swissprots P24462 Q9H241 A4D288
Accessions AAG32289 EAL23867 EAW76637 P24462 BC067436 AAH67436 BC069780 BX643367 BX647143 D00408 BAA00310 NM_000765 NP_000756
Function Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics.
Subcellular Location Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Peripheral membrane protein. Microsome membrane; Peripheral membrane protein.
Top Pathways Steroid hormone biosynthesis, Chemical carcinogenesis, Retinol metabolism