Recombinant Human ECH1 protein

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

The ECH1 protein facilitates the breakdown and utilization of unsaturated fatty acids thereby providing energy for cellular processes. It acts independently and is not a part of a large protein complex. Mitochondria rely on ECH1 to handle specific intermediates in fatty acid metabolism which impacts how cells manage their energy resources. This makes ECH1 essential for maintaining energy homeostasis particularly during periods of increased metabolic demand.

Pathways

ECH1 is integral to the mitochondrial fatty acid beta-oxidation pathway. This pathway is important for converting fatty acids into acetyl-CoA units which then enter the Krebs cycle for further energy production. ECH1 interacts with other proteins like ACAA2 which contributes to the final step of fatty acid degradation. Alongside this it aligns with the peroxisomal biogenesis pathway influencing the balance between metabolic processes within mitochondria and peroxisomes.