CYP2C18 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CYP2C18 wild-type allele is located within 10q24 and is approximately 53 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cytochrome P450 2C18 protein, plays a role in the synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. It is also involved in the metabolism of drugs and xenobiotics.

**Synonyms:** - CPCI - CYP2C - CYP2C17 - Cytochrome P450, Family 2, Subfamily C, Polypeptide 18 wt Allele - P450-6B/29C - P450IIC17