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Cytochrome-P450-2E1

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Cytochrome-P450-2E1 Definition

Cytochrome P450 2E1 (493 aa, ~57 kDa) is encoded by the human CYP2E1 gene. This protein plays a role in the both the metabolism of drugs, ethanol and other xenobiotics and the oxidative activation of nitrosamines.

Cytochrome-P450-2E1 Synonyms

Cytochrome P450 2E1, CYP2E1, CYPIIE1, Cytochrome P450, Family 2, Subfamily E, Polypeptide 1, Cytochrome P450, Subfamily IIE, Cytochrome P450, Subfamily IIE (Ethanol-Inducible), Cytochrome P450, subfamily IIE (Ethanol-Inducible), Polypeptide 1, EC 1.14.14.1, Ethanol-Inducible P450, Flavoprotein-Linked Monooxygenase, Microsomal Monooxygenase, P450-2E1, P450-J, Xenobiotic Monooxygenase

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