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CYP4F8

Gene
CYP4F8
Protein
Cytochrome P450 4F8
Organism
Homo sapiens
Length
520 amino acids
Function
Hydroxylates arachidonic acid (20:4n-6) to (18R)-hydroxyarachidonate. Shows little activity against prostaglandin (PG) D2, PGE1, PGE2, PGF2alpha, and leukotriene B4. Catalyzes omega-2 and omega-3-hydroxylation of PGH1 and PGH2. Catalyzes epoxidation of 4,7,10,13,16,19-(Z)-docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3) and 7,10,13,16,19-(Z)-docosapentaenoic acid (22:5n-3) and omega-3-hydroxylation of 4,7,10,13,16-(Z)-docosapentaenoic acid (22:5n-6). Catalyzes hydroxylation of PGI2 and carbaprostacyclin.
Similarity
Belongs to the cytochrome P450 family.
Mass
59.995 kDa
Sequence
MSLLSLSWLGLRPVAASPWLLLLVVGASWLLARILAWTYAFYHNGRRLRCFPQPRKQNWFLGHLGLVTPTEEGLRVLTQLVATYPQGFVRWLGPITPIINLCHPDIVRSVINTSDAITDKDIVFYKTLKPWLGDGLLLSVGDKWRHHRRLLTPAFHFNILKPYIKIFSKSANIMHAKWQRLAMEGSTCLDVFEHISLMTLDSLQKCIFSFDSNCQEKPSEYITAIMELSALVVKRNNQFFRYKDFLYFLTPCGRRFHRACRLVHDFTDAVIQERRRTLTSQGVDDFLQAKAKSKTLDFIDVLLLSEDKNGKELSDEDIRAEADTFMFGGHDTTASGLSWVLYNLARHPEYQERCRQEVQELLKDREPKEIEWDDLAQLPFLTMCLKESLRLHPPIPTFARGCTQDVVLPDSRVIPKGNVCNINIFAIHHNPSVWPDPEVYDPFRFDPENAQKRSPMAFIPFSAGPRNCIGQKFAMAEMKVVLALTLLRFRILPDHREPRRTPEIVLRAEDGLWLRVEPLG