Gene Symbol | LSS |
Entrez Gene ID | 4047 |
Full Name | lanosterol synthase |
Synonyms | CTRCT44,OSC |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene catalyzes the conversion of (S)-2,3 oxidosqualene to lanosterol. The encoded protein is a member of the terpene cyclase/mutase family and catalyzes the first step in the biosynthesis of cholesterol, steroid hormones, and vitamin D. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | Cataract 44, 616509 (3) |