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the sterol-regulated region is extremely GC rich and lies within a CpG island, a region of DNA with a high G and C content and a high frequency of CpG dinucleotides, which is conserved in mammals. In addition to containing a specificity protein 1 (Sp1) site required for augmentation of DHCR24 in HCV infection, this region is also important in epigenetic regulation of DHCR24. Methylation of this region decreases DHCR24 expression, with pronounced methylation occurring in cell types with low DHCR24 levels. Sex steroids, such as estrogens and androgens, are positive regulators of DHCR24, increasing gene expression via activation of their respective nuclear receptors, estrogen receptor and androgen receptor, overview. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the enzyme expression in adrenal gland |
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