Gene:
lanosterol synthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase)
Gene ID:
199037
Symbol:
LSS
Species:
1000
Description:
The protein encoded by this gene catalyzes the conversion of (S)-2,3 oxidosqualene to lanosterol. The encoded protein is a member of the terpene cyclase/mutase family and catalyzes the first step in the biosynthesis of cholesterol, steroid hormones, and vitamin D. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene.