Protein
Delta(24)-sterol reductase
Function
Catalyzes the reduction of the Delta-24 double bond of sterol intermediates. Protects cells from oxidative stress by reducing caspase 3 activity during apoptosis induced by oxidative stress. Also protects against amyloid-beta peptide-induced apoptosis.
Similarity
Belongs to the FAD-binding oxidoreductase/transferase type 4 family.
Sequence
MEPAVSLAVCALLFLLWVRLKGLEFVLIHQRWVFVCLFLLPLSLIFDIYYYVRAWVVFKLSSAPRLHEQRVRDIQKQVREWKEQGSKTFMCTGRPGWLTVSLRVGKYKKTHKNIMINLMDILEVDTKKQIVRVEPLVTMGQVTALLTSIGWTLPVLPELDDLTVGGLIMGTGIESSSHKYGLFQHICTAYELVLADGSFVRCTPSENSDLFYAVPWSCGTLGFLVAAEIRIIPAKKYVKLRFEPVRGLEAICAKFTHESQRQENHFVEGLLYSLDEAVIMTGVMTDEAEPSKLNSIGNYYKPWFFKHVENYLKTNREGLEYIPLRHYYHRHTRSIFWELQDIIPFGNNPIFRYLFGWMVPPKISLLKLTQGETLRKLYEQHHVVQDMLVPMKCLQQALHTFQNDIHVYPIWLCPFILPSQPGLVHPKGNEAELYIDIGAYGEPRVKHFEARSCMRQLEKFVRSVHGFQMLYADCYMNREEFWEMFDGSLYHKLREKLGCQDAFPEVYDKICKAARH