CYP26 Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This endoplasmic reticulum protein acts on retinoids, including all-trans-retinoic acid (RA), with both 4-hydroxylation and 18-hydroxylation activities. This enzyme regulates the cellular level of retinoic acid which is involved in regulation of gene expression in both embryonic and adult tissues. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene, which encode the distinct isoforms, have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

CYP26A1: Plays a key role in retinoic acid metabolism. Acts on retinoids, including all-trans-retinoic acid (RA) and its stereoisomer 9-cis-RA. Capable of both 4-hydroxylation and 18- hydroxylation. Responsible for generation of several hydroxylated forms of RA, including 4-OH-RA, 4-oxo-RA and 18-OH-RA. Belongs to the cytochrome P450 family.

Protein type: Cofactor and Vitamin Metabolism - retinol; Endoplasmic reticulum; EC 1.14.-.-; Oxidoreductase

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 10q23-q24

Cellular Component: endoplasmic reticulum membrane

Molecular Function: retinoic acid binding; iron ion binding; retinoic acid 4-hydroxylase activity; heme binding; oxygen binding

Biological Process: retinoic acid receptor signaling pathway; anterior/posterior pattern formation; negative regulation of retinoic acid receptor signaling pathway; central nervous system development; vitamin metabolic process; neural crest cell development; metabolic process; xenobiotic metabolic process