background:
Condensing enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of monounsaturated and of polyunsaturated very long chain fatty acids Acts specifically toward polyunsaturated acyl-CoA with the higher activity toward C18:3(n-6) acyl-CoA.
Tissue specificity: Ubiquitous. Highly expressed in the adrenal gland and testis. Weekly expressed in prostate, lung and brain.
Function:
Condensing enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of monounsaturated and of polyunsaturated very long chain fatty acids Acts specifically toward polyunsaturated acyl-CoA with the higher activity toward C18:3(n-6) acyl-CoA.
Subcellular Location:
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Tissue Specificity:
Ubiquitous. Highly expressed in the adrenal gland and testis. Weakly expressed in prostate, lung and brain.
Similarity:
Belongs to the ELO family.
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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