CYB5R1
Function
NADH-cytochrome b5 reductases are involved in desaturation and elongation of fatty acids, cholesterol biosynthesis, drug metabolism, and, in erythrocyte, methemoglobin reduction.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the flavoprotein pyridine nucleotide cytochrome reductase family.
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed.
Cellular localization
- Membrane
- Single-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
NQO3A2, UNQ3049/PRO9865, CYB5R1, NADH-cytochrome b5 reductase 1, b5R.1, Humb5R2, NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase type 3 polypeptide A2