Term Name: steroid 15-alpha-hydroxylase activity
Synonyms: cytochrome P450 CYP2A4
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: reduced [NADPH-hemoprotein reductase] + O2 + a steroid = oxidized [NADPH-hemoprotein reductase] + H2O + H+ + 15alpha-hydroxy steroid.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0008388]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen steroid hydroxylase activity