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Description

The CYP21A2 gene (cytochrome P450, family 21, subfamily A, polypeptide 2) [HGNC Gene ID:2600] is located on chromosome 6p21.3. This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and hydroxylates steroids at the 21 position. Its activity is required for the synthesis of steroid hormones including cortisol and aldosterone. Mutations in this gene cause congenital adrenal hyperplasia. A related pseudogene is located near this gene; gene conversion events involving the functional gene and the pseudogene are thought to account for many cases of steroid 21-hydroxylase deficiency. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] [NCBI Gene ID:1589] Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Gene

Reference Information

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Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
CYP21A2 gene
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2001-09-11
Construct for LOINC Short Name
CYP21A2

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Language Variants Get Info

Tag Language Translation
zh-CN Chinese (China) CYP21A2 基因
Synonyms: 21 羟化酶缺乏;21 羟化酶缺乏症;21 羟化酶缺陷;21 羟化酶缺陷症;CA21H;CYP21;CYP21B;P450c21B;先天性肾上腺增生;先天性肾上腺增生症;先天性肾上腺皮质增生;先天性肾上腺皮质增生症
et-EE Estonian (Estonia) CYP21A2 geen
es-ES Spanish (Spain) Gen CYP21A2
it-IT Italian (Italy) CYP21A2, gene
Synonyms: Gene CYP21A2
tr-TR Turkish (Turkey) CYP21A2 geni
ru-RU Russian (Russian Federation) CYP21A2 ген
nl-NL Dutch (Netherlands) CYP21A2-gen
Synonyms: CYP21A2 gen