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Cytochromes b5

MESHD015786

Cytochromes of the b group that are found bound to cytoplasmic side of ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM. They serve as electron carrier proteins for a variety of membrane-bound OXYGENASES. They are reduced by the enzyme CYTOCHROME-B(5) REDUCTASE.

Synonyms

  • Cytochrome b-5
  • Cytochrome b 5
  • Cytochrome b5
  • Ferricytochrome b5
  • Apocytochrome b5

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:07.795Z