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Pitfalls in characterizing P450c17 mutations associated with isolated 17,20-lyase deficiency.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Sept 2001
Gupta M K, Geller D H, Auchus R J
Abstract excerpt
The cytochrome P450c17 enzyme system performs both the 17alpha-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase reactions in the human adrenal glands and gonads. This 17,20-lyase activity is required for the biosynthesis of dehydroepiandrosterone, the C(19) precursor of sex steroids. Considerable evidence supports the idea that the 17,20-lyase activity of this system is particularly sensitive to alterations in the interactions...
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