ACSF2
Function
Acyl-CoA synthases catalyze the initial reaction in fatty acid metabolism, by forming a thioester with CoA (PubMed:17762044). Has some preference toward medium-chain substrates (PubMed:17762044). Plays a role in adipocyte differentiation (PubMed:16380219).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the ATP-dependent AMP-binding enzyme family.
Cellular localization
- Mitochondrion
Alternative names
UNQ493/PRO1009, ACSF2