CYP2J2
LOCUS ID1573
GENE_SYMBOLCYP2J2
GENE NAMEcytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily J, polypeptid
SYNONYMNSCPJ2
CHROMOSOME1
HOMOLOGENE ID68091
SOURCEMICE
PMIDs21742052
GENE SUMMARY
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 is thought to be the predominant enzyme responsible for epoxidation of endogenous arachidonic acid in cardiac tissue. Multiple transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016]

OBSERVATION
1. Cytochrome P450 epoxygenase CYP2J2 attenuates nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.Endothelial CYP2J2 overexpression attenuated renal damage as measured by urinary microalbumin and glomerulosclerosis.