Cytochrome P450, family 52, also known as CYP52, is a cytochrome P450family in fungi participate in the assimilation of alkanes and fatty acids, which the most ancient function was the oxidation of C4-C11 alkanes.[1] The first gene identified in this family is the alkane-inducible cytochrome P450 (P450alk) gene from the yeastCandida tropicalis, with CYP Symbol CYP52A1.[2]
^Sanglard, D; Loper, JC (15 March 1989). "Characterization of the alkane-inducible cytochrome P450 (P450alk) gene from the yeast Candida tropicalis: identification of a new P450 gene family". Gene. 76 (1): 121–36. doi:10.1016/0378-1119(89)90014-0. PMID2663647.
