This gene is responsible for producing the cytochrome P450 2B6 enzyme, which plays a major role in metabolizing various drugs, most notably the HIV medication Efavirenz .
Genetic variations within this entry (such as 123930.0001 to 123930.0006 ) can cause "poor metabolism," leading to higher drug toxicity or reduced efficacy in certain individuals. 123930
In the field of human genetics, is the OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man) entry number for the CYP2B6 gene . This gene is responsible for producing the cytochrome
The identifier is also used for Plasmid #123930 (MTK0_015), a genetic tool used in synthetic biology to encode fluorescent markers in cell studies. Commercial Products and Manufacturing CYTOCHROME P450, SUBFAMILY IIB, POLYPEPTIDE 6; CYP2B6 123930