steroid metabolism gene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-008317",
  "term": "steroid metabolism gene",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A type of gene that helps the body build up or break down steroids. Steroids may be made by the body (such as hormones and cholesterol) or made in a laboratory (such as drugs). A steroid metabolism gene called CYP17 is being studied in breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/steroid-metabolism-gene/"
}