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CYP24, CYP26 and CYP27 families C

Unless otherwise stated all data on this page refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).

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CYP24s deactivate vitamin D metabolites and CYP27s are required for the biosynthesis of vitamin D from cholesterol. CYP26 enzymes metabolise excess all-trans-retinol to limit toxicity.

Enzymes

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Vitamin D3 24-hydroxylase (CYP24A1) C Show summary »

CYP26A1 C Show summary » More detailed page go icon to follow link

CYP26B1 C Show summary »

CYP26C1 C Show summary »

Sterol 27-hydroxylase (CYP27A1) C Show summary »

25-Hydroxyvitamin D 1-alpha-hydroxylase (CYP27B1) C Show summary »

CYP27C1 C Show summary »

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Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY citation:

Alexander SP, Fabbro D, Kelly E, Mathie A, Peters JA, Veale EL et al. (2021) THE CONCISE GUIDE TO PHARMACOLOGY 2021/22: Enzymes. Br J Pharmacol. 178 Suppl 1:S313-S411.