OXSM
Function
May play a role in the biosynthesis of lipoic acid as well as longer chain fatty acids required for optimal mitochondrial function.
Pathway
Lipid metabolism; fatty acid biosynthesis.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the thiolase-like superfamily. Beta-ketoacyl-ACP synthases family.
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed. Higher expression in heart, skeletal muscle, liver and kidney which contain high levels of active mitochondria.
Cellular localization
- Mitochondrion
Alternative names
Beta-ketoacyl-ACP synthase, OXSM