LMPD Database

LMP002389

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Name3-oxoacyl-ACP synthase, mitochondrial
Protein EntryOXSM_MOUSE
UniProt IDQ9D404
SpeciesMouse
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Catalytic ActivityAcyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] + malonyl-[acyl- carrier-protein] = 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] + CO(2) + [acyl-carrier-protein].
Enzyme RegulationInhibited by cerulenin. {ECO:0000250}.
FunctionMay play a role in the biosynthesis of lipoic acid as well as longer chain fatty acids required for optimal mitochondrial function. {ECO:0000250}.
PathwayLipid metabolism; fatty acid biosynthesis.
SimilarityBelongs to the beta-ketoacyl-ACP synthases family. {ECO:0000305}.
Subcellular LocationMitochondrion {ECO:0000250}.