| Function | A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of retinoates (RAs), the active metabolites of vitamin A, and critical signaling molecules in animals. RAs exist as at least four different isomers: all-trans-RA (atRA), 9-cis-RA, 13-cis-RA, and 9,13-dicis-RA, where atRA is considered to be the biologically active isomer, although 9-cis-RA and 13-cis-RA also have activity (Probable). Catalyzes the oxidation of atRA primarily at C-4. Oxidation of atRA limits its biological activity and initiates a degradative process leading to its eventual elimination, thereby contributes to the regulation of atRA homeostasis and signaling (Probable). Able to metabolize other RAs such as 9-cis with high efficiency. Can oxidize all-trans-13,14-dihydroretinoate (DRA) to metabolites which could include all-trans-4-oxo-DRA, all-trans-4-hydroxy-DRA, all-trans-5,8-epoxy-DRA, and all-trans-18-hydroxy-DRA. Shares sequence similarity with other CYP26 family members, but has higher affinity to 9-cis-RA and is much less sensitive to the inhibitory effects of ketoconazole. In cooperation with Cyp26a1, contributes to the CNS patterning and the development of regions of higher visual acuity. |
| Protein Name | Cytochrome P450 26c1Cyp26c1 |
| Database Links | Reactome: R-HSA-211916Reactome: R-HSA-5365859Reactome: R-HSA-5579004 |
| Cellular Localisation | MembraneSingle-Pass Membrane Protein |
| Alternative Antibody Names | Anti-Cytochrome P450 26c1 antibodyAnti-Cyp26c1 antibodyAnti-CYP26C1 antibody |
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