NCIt synonyms : CTX; Cytochrome P450, Family 27, Subfamily A, Polypeptide 1 wt Allele; CP27; CYP27;
NCIt definition : Human CYP27A1 wild-type allele is located within 2q35 and is approximately 34 kb in
length. This allele, which encodes sterol 26-hydroxylase, mitochondrial protein, plays
a role in bile synthesis and cholesterol homeostasis. Mutations in CYP27A1 are associated
with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis.;