SC5D

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Description

The SC5D (sterol-C5-desaturase) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.

Catalyzes the introduction of a C5-6 double bond into lathosterol during cholesterol biosynthesis through a dehydrogenation reaction.

SC5D is also known as ERG3, S5DES, SC5DL.

Associated Diseases

• Lathosterolosis