GENE INFORMATION | ||
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Gene name | CYP2E1 |
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Description | Cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily E member 1 | |
Gene type | Protein coding gene | |
Chromosome | 10 | |
Cytoband | q26.3 | |
Chromosome location(bp) | 133520406 - 133561220 | |
Ensembl | ENSG00000130649 | |
UniProt | P05181 |
PROTEIN FUNCTIONi |
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CYP2E1 catalyzes NADPH/O₂-dependent ω-1 hydroxylation of fatty acids, with highest activity toward saturated fatty acids. It may also contribute to xenobiotic metabolism (probable). This enzyme plays a role in both endogenous fatty acid oxidation and potential detoxification pathways. |
NOTE: Gene expression values are scaled by log2(TPM+0.001).