Gene Symbol | Cyp21a1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 24298 |
Full Name | cytochrome P450, family 21, subfamily a, polypeptide 1 |
Synonyms | 21-OH,Cyp21 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | converts progesterone to deoxycorticosterone via 21-hydroxylation in the adrenal gland and possibly in peripheral astrocytes and CNS [RGD, Feb 2006]. |