Relation Results

Name	ELOVL7
Full Name	Elongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 7
Synonyms	3-keto acyl-CoA synthase ELOVL7, ELOVL fatty acid elongase 7, ELOVL FA elongase 7, Very long chain 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase 7, Very long chain 3-oxoacyl-CoA synthase 7 \|
Primary ID	A1L3X0
Links	- -
Type	protein
Relations	2
Function	Catalyzes the first and rate-limiting reaction of the four reactions that constitute the long-chain fatty acids elongation cycle. This endoplasmic reticulum-bound enzymatic process allows the addition of 2 carbons to the chain of long- and very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) per cycle. Condensing enzyme with higher activity toward C18 acyl-CoAs, especially C18:3(n-3) acyl-CoAs and C18:3(n-6)-CoAs. Also active toward C20:4-, C18:0-, C18:1-, C18:2- and C16:0-CoAs, and weakly toward C20:0-CoA. Little or no activity toward C22:0-, C24:0-, or C26:0-CoAs. May participate in the production of saturated and polyunsaturated VLCFAs of different chain lengths that are involved in multiple biological processes as precursors of membrane lipids and lipid mediators.