Recombinant Human ACSF2 protein (His tag N-Terminus)

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Biological function summary

Acyl-CoA synthetase family member 2 participates in the conversion of fatty acids to acyl-CoA a fundamental step in lipid metabolism. ACSF2 operates independently not currently identified as part of a complex. However its role is important in maintaining the acyl-CoA pool in the cellular environment therefore influencing lipid biosynthesis and degradation processes and enabling the efficient use of fatty acids for energy.

Pathways

The enzyme acyl-CoA synthetase family member 2 is involved in the fatty acid metabolism and beta-oxidation pathways. These are essential for energy production especially in tissues with high metabolic rates like liver and muscle. ACSF2's function impacts how cells convert fatty acids into energy. The protein interacts with other enzymes in these pathways such as carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) which is involved in transporting fatty acids into mitochondria for breakdown.