CYP17A1
Endocrine System · Steroidogenesis & Nuclear Hormone Signaling
Why can CYP17A1 appear in a hormone investigation?
CYP17A1 makes an enzyme used in steroid-hormone production. Changes that substantially impair it can affect hormone pathways, but a consumer variant does not by itself establish a hormone imbalance.
- Common Gene Name
- cytochrome P450 family 17 subfamily A member 1
- NCBI Gene ID
- 1586
- Chromosome
- 10
Clinical Evidence Status
Clinical utility not established here
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 alpha-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase deficiency | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2016-02 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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