21 HYDROXYLASE
\twˈɛntiwˈɒn hˈa͡ɪdɹəksˌɪle͡ɪs], \twˈɛntiwˈɒn hˈaɪdɹəksˌɪleɪs], \t_w_ˈɛ_n_t_i_w_ˈɒ_n h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_k_s_ˌɪ_l_eɪ_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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