Cytochrome P450

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-002833

A superfamily of heme-containing monooxygenase enzymes primarily located in the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria of cells. These enzymes catalyze the oxidation of a vast array of endogenous and exogenous compounds, including drugs, toxins, and steroids. Their name derives from the characteristic absorption maximum at 450 nm when complexed with carbon monoxide in their reduced state.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-CHM-002833
Field	Chemistry
Subject	Chemistry and Human Health
References	PAC, 2004, 76, 1033. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicokinetics (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 1048 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476051033)
See also	Biosynthesis; Membrane; Metabolism; Xenobiotic

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  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
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