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Steroid 21-Hydroxylase (21 Hydroxylase)

An adrenal microsomal cytochrome P450 enzyme that catalyzes the 21-hydroxylation of steroids in the presence of molecular oxygen and NADPH-FERRIHEMOPROTEIN REDUCTASE. This enzyme, encoded by CYP21 gene, converts progesterones to precursors of adrenal steroid hormones (CORTICOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE). Defects in CYP21 cause congenital adrenal hyperplasia (ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA, CONGENITAL).
Also Known As:
21 Hydroxylase; 21-Hydroxylase; Steroid 21 Monooxygenase; Cytochrome P-450 21-Hydroxylase; Cytochrome P-450 c21; Cytochrome P-450(c-21); Cytochrome P450c21; Progesterone 21-Hydroxylase; Steroid-21-Hydroxylase; Cytochrome P 450 21 Hydroxylase; Cytochrome P 450 CYP21; Cytochrome P 450 c21; P-450 c21, Cytochrome; Progesterone 21 Hydroxylase; Steroid 21 Hydroxylase; Cytochrome P-450 CYP21; Steroid 21-Monooxygenase; Steroid,hydrogen-donor:oxygen oxidoreductase (21-hydroxylating)
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1. Concolino, Paola: 11 articles (10/2019 - 01/2009)
2. New, Maria I: 11 articles (01/2017 - 02/2004)
3. Husebye, Eystein S: 10 articles (03/2020 - 01/2004)
4. Miller, Walter L: 10 articles (01/2019 - 08/2006)
5. Capoluongo, Ettore: 10 articles (01/2017 - 01/2009)
6. Merke, Deborah P: 9 articles (01/2019 - 05/2004)
7. Zuppi, Cecilia: 9 articles (01/2017 - 01/2009)
8. Mello, Enrica: 9 articles (01/2014 - 01/2009)
9. Bratland, Eirik: 8 articles (04/2021 - 05/2006)
10. Betterle, Corrado: 8 articles (09/2020 - 06/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (Hyperplasia, Congenital Adrenal)
2. Addison Disease (Addison's Disease)
3. Virilism (Virilization)
4. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
5. Pericardial Effusion

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Autoantibodies
2. Steroids
3. Glucocorticoids
4. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
5. Salts
6. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)
7. Iodide Peroxidase (Deiodinase)
8. Mineralocorticoids
9. Cortodoxone (11 Deoxycortisol)
10. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Bariatric Surgery
3. Castration
4. Duration of Therapy