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Genetic polymorphism of CYP2U1, a cytochrome P450 involved in fatty acids hydroxylation.
Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids - 1 Aug 2010
Devos Aurore, Lino Cardenas Christian Lacks, Glowacki François, Engels Anne, Lo-Guidice Jean-Marc, Chevalier Dany, Allorge Delphine, Broly Franck, Cauffiez Christelle
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The human cytochrome P450 2U1 (CYP2U1) has been described as a novel extrahepatic P450. CYP2U1 is a highly conserved gene mainly expressed in brain and thymus, but also at lower levels in kidney, lung or heart. This selective tissue distribution suggests important endogenous functions, in particu...
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