Cytochrome P450 2A5

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Mouse cytochrome P450 2a5 protein (494 aa, 57 kD) is encoded by the mouse Cyp2a5 gene. This enzyme is an unspecific, membrane-bound, monooxygenase located in the endoplasmic reticulum. It catalyzes the metabolism of a variety of substrates including fatty acids, steroids and xenobiotics.