LMPD Database

LMP010706

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Nameoleoyl-acyl carrier protein thioesterase 2
Protein EntryFATA2_ARATH
UniProt IDQ9SV64
SpeciesArabidopsis
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Catalytic ActivityOleoyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] + H(2)O = [acyl- carrier-protein] + oleate.
FunctionPlays an essential role in chain termination during de novo fatty acid synthesis. Possesses high thioesterase activity for oleoyl-ACP versus other acyl-ACPs. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:22002626}.
SimilarityBelongs to the acyl-ACP thioesterase family. {ECO:0000305}.
Subcellular LocationPlastid, chloroplast {ECO:0000305}.