cytochromeentsyymeissä
Cytochromeentsyymeissä, more commonly referred to as cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes, constitute a superfamily of heme-containing monooxygenases found in all kingdoms of life. These enzymes play a crucial role in the metabolism of a vast array of endogenous and exogenous compounds. In mammals, they are primarily located in the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria of cells, with the liver being the major site of their expression.
The primary function of CYP enzymes is to catalyze the oxidation of substrates, often as a first
The CYP superfamily is characterized by its immense diversity, with numerous isoforms identified within a single