CYB561
Description
The CYB561 (cytochrome b561) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 17.
The CYB561 gene encodes for a protein known as Cytochrome b561. This protein plays a vital role in the human body, specifically within the process of transporting electrons across cellular membranes. Further information about the gene and its location can be found on the UCSC Genome Browser.
CYB561 acts as a transmembrane reductase, utilizing ascorbate (vitamin C) as an electron donor in the cell's cytoplasm. It then transports these electrons across cellular membranes to reduce monodehydro-L-ascorbate radicals within the lumen of secretory vesicles. This process is crucial for the regeneration and maintenance of ascorbate levels within these vesicles, ultimately providing the reducing power necessary to support the activity of enzymes residing within them.
CYB561 is also known as CGCytb, CYB561A1, FRRS2, ORTHYP2.
