About The Medical Condition Steroid-12-Hydroxylase

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Steroid-12-Hydroxylase

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Steroid-12-Hydroxylase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Steroid-12-Hydroxylase?

A steroid hydroxylase found in liver microsomes. It catalyzes the 12-hydroxylation of steroids in the presence of NADPH, cytochrome P-450, and molecular oxygen. It is an important enzyme in the synthesis of cholic acid from cholesterol in the liver. EC 1.14.99.-.

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