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LMP010710

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Nameomega-6 fatty acid desaturase
Protein EntryFAD6E_ARATH
UniProt IDP46313
SpeciesArabidopsis
Comments
Comment typeDescription
DomainThe histidine box domains may contain the active site and/or be involved in metal ion binding.
FunctionER (microsomal) omega-6 fatty acid desaturase introduces the second double bond in the biosynthesis of 18:3 fatty acids, important constituents of plant membranes. It is thought to use cytochrome b5 as an electron donor and to act on fatty acids esterified to phosphatidylcholine and, possibly, other phospholipids.
PathwayLipid metabolism; polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis.
SimilarityBelongs to the fatty acid desaturase family. {ECO:0000305}.
Subcellular LocationEndoplasmic reticulum membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.