Chemicals and Drugs

Cytochrome P450 Family 8

A cytochrome P450 enzyme family whose members include prostacyclin synthase and STEROID 12-ALPHA-HYDROXYLASE, which function in the biosynthesis of BILE ACIDS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A cytochrome P450 enzyme family whose members include prostacyclin synthase and STEROID 12-ALPHA-HYDROXYLASE, which function in the biosynthesis of BILE ACIDS.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • CYP8 Enzymes
  • CYP8 Family

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Aspects Covered

29 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System (1999-2016)

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  1. D08.244w.453w.900
  2. D08.811w.682w.690w.708.170w.900
  3. D12.776w.422w.220w.453w.900

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cytochrome P450 Family 8. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072475. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072475
  2. Cytochrome P450 Family 8. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76943707