Anti-Squalene Epoxidase antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Squalene epoxidase plays an important role in maintaining sterol homeostasis by regulating the conversion of squalene an important precursor in the cholesterol synthesis pathway. This enzyme operates as a part of the endoplasmic reticulum membrane complex where it anchors and acts on substrates to produce sterol intermediates for further enzymatic actions. Its function is tightly regulated by intracellular cholesterol levels to prevent overproduction and maintain cell membrane integrity.

Pathways

Squalene epoxidase is an important component of the mevalonate pathway a fundamental route for the synthesis of cholesterol and other isoprenoids. Besides cholesterol biosynthesis it connects to the synthesis of steroid hormones and bile acids. Farnesyl pyrophosphate another key intermediate in the mevalonate pathway influences the activity of squalene epoxidase. Moreover this enzyme cooperates with subsequent enzymes like lanosterol synthase to facilitate the continuation of sterol biosynthesis.