| 英文名 |
icosanoyl-CoA 5-desaturase |
| Example Structure |
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| 别名 |
acyl-CoA DELTA5 desaturase, Delta-5 acyl-CoA desaturase, DELTA5 desaturase, DELTA5DS |
| EC Number |
1.14.19.10 |
| CAS编号 |
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| Comments |
The enzyme, characterized from the plant Limnanthes douglasii (meadowfoam), is involved in the biosynthesis of (5Z)-icos-5-enoate, an unusual monounsaturated fatty acid that makes up to 60% of the total fatty acids in Limnanthes sp. seed oil. The enzyme only acts on saturated fatty acids. |
| Cofactor |
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| History |
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| Reactions |
Icosanoyl-CoA + 2 ferrocytochrome b5 + O(2) + 2 H(+) = (Z)-icos-5-enoyl- CoA + 2 ferricytochrome b5 + 2 H(2)O. |
