21 DEHYDROXYLASE
\twˈɛntiwˈɒn dˌiːha͡ɪdɹˈɒksɪlˌe͡ɪs], \twˈɛntiwˈɒn dˌiːhaɪdɹˈɒksɪlˌeɪs], \t_w_ˈɛ_n_t_i_w_ˈɒ_n d_ˌiː_h_aɪ_d_ɹ_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_l_ˌeɪ_s]\
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A steroid hydroxylase system found in adrenal cortex microsomes. It catalyzes the 21-hydroxylation of corticosteroids and shows a requirement for NADPH and molecular oxygen. Its deficiency is a cause of adrenogenital syndrome. EC 1.14.99.10.
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