Cholesterol 24-Hydroxylase

**Definition:** A steroid hydroxylase that functions in CHOLESTEROL homeostasis in the brain. It converts cholesterol into 24S-hydroxycholesterol, which is transported over the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER more rapidly than unmetabolized cholesterol.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.244.453.875.500 - D08.244.453.915.025 - D08.811.682.690.708.170.497.500 - D08.811.682.690.708.170.915.025 - D12.776.422.220.453.875.500 - D12.776.422.220.453.915.025

**Synonyms:** - Brain-Specific 24S-Hydroxylase