Gene Symbol | Cyp7a1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 25428 |
Full Name | cytochrome P450 family 7 subfamily A member 1 |
Synonyms | CHAP,CYP7,CYP7S1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | catalyzes the conversion of cholesterol, NADPH, and oxygen to 7-alpha-hydroxycholesterol, NADP(+) and water; plays a role in bile acid biosynthesis and cholesterol metabolism [RGD, Feb 2006]. |