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LMP013202

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Nameacyl-CoA synthetase bubblegum family member 2
Protein EntryACBG2_RAT
UniProt IDA1L1K7
SpeciesRat
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Catalytic ActivityATP + a long-chain fatty acid + CoA = AMP + diphosphate + an acyl-CoA.
FunctionMediates activation of long-chain fatty acids for both synthesis of cellular lipids, and degradation via beta-oxidation. Able to activate long-chain fatty acids. Has increased ability to activate oleic and linoleic acid. May play a role in spermatogenesis (By similarity)
SimilarityBelongs to the ATP-dependent AMP-binding enzyme family. Bubblegum subfamily
Subcellular LocationCytoplasm . Membrane {ECO:0000250}; Peripheral membrane protein .