Cyt b5 role in human CYP17A1 mediated androgen synthesis was probed in Nanodiscs.
Native cyt b5 enhances androgen synthesis by CYP17A1.
Redox inactive Mn cyt b5 does not enhance androgen synthesis by CYP17A1.
Interactions with Cyt b5 perturb FeS and heme Raman modes of CYP17A1.
Cyt b5 acts as a redox donor for CYP17A1 mediated androgen synthesis.