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    GlossaryCYP17A1 (Cytochrome P450 17A1)

    enzyme crucial for steroid hormone production

    CYP17A1, also known as Cytochrome P450 17A1, is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the production of steroid hormones. It is involved in the conversion of pregnenolone and progesterone into their 17-alpha-hydroxylated products, which are precursors for androgens and estrogens. This enzyme is essential for the synthesis of hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, immune response, and sexual development.

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