Tag: P-450SCC

The Role of P-450SCC in Steroid Biosynthesis P-450SCC, also known as cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme, is a vital enzyme involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones. It is primarily found in the mitochondria of steroidogenic cells, such as the adrenal glands and gonads. This enzyme plays a crucial role in converting cholesterol into pregnenolone, the…