CYP2U1

CYP2U1 (cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily U, polypeptide 1) is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by the CYP2U1 is_associated_with::gene

This gene encodes a member of the is_associated_with::cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are is_associated_with::monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. CYP2U1 metabolized is_associated_with::arachidonic acid, is_associated_with::docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and other long chain is_associated_with::fatty acids which suggests that CYP2U1 may play a role in brain and immune functions. CYP2U1 also metabolizes is_associated_with::propanone, is_associated_with::acetone, and 2-oxypropane.