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CYP24A1

Mitochondrial P450 enzymes CYP24A1 Vitamin D
Electron density of the detergent CHAPS in the active site of the open conformation of CYP24A1.

Mitochondrial P450 enzymes catalyze highly specific reactions in the biosynthesis and degradation of hormones; CYP24A1 oxidizes the active form vitamin D, and therefore is an ideal target for inhibitor development to treat diseases linked to vitamin D insufficiency, including chronic kidney disease and cancer.