PTHR21266

Cholesterol 7-desaturase
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PANTHER entry
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Member databasePANTHER
PANTHER typefamily
Short nameCholesterol_7-desaturase
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Description

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The cholesterol 7-desaturase family is involved in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones by catalyzing the insertion of a double bond into the C7-C8 single bond of cholesterol, producing 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC). This reaction is a crucial step in the synthesis of various steroid hormones, including Delta(7)-dafachronic acid, which is essential for processes such as insect molting, metamorphosis, and body growth. Members of the family are also key regulators of steroid biosynthesis in different organisms, playing significant roles in developmental pathways and physiological processes.
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