CYP6M2 is a gene location in ''
Anopheles gambiae
The ''Anopheles gambiae'' complex consists of at least seven morphologically indistinguishable species of mosquitoes in the genus ''Anopheles''. The complex was recognised in the 1960s and includes the most important vectors of malaria in s ...
'' chromosome 3R, involved in the
insecticide resistant. The enzyme encoded by this gene is capable of directly metabolizing
pyrethroids
A pyrethroid is an organic compound similar to the natural pyrethrins, which are produced by the flowers of pyrethrums ('' Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium'' and '' C. coccineum''). Pyrethroids are used as commercial and household insecticides.
I ...
,
belongs to the
cytochrome P450 family CYP6
References
External links
{{Cytochrome P450
6
EC 1.14