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FAD2-1

Gene
FAD2-1
Protein
Omega-6 fatty acid desaturase, endoplasmic reticulum isozyme 1
Organism
Glycine max
Length
387 amino acids
Function
ER (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.
Similarity
Belongs to the fatty acid desaturase type 1 family.
Mass
44.663 kDa
Sequence
MGLAKETTMGGRGRVAKVEVQGKKPLSRVPNTKPPFTVGQLKKAIPPHCFQRSLLTSFSYVVYDLSFAFIFYIATTYFHLLPQPFSLIAWPIYWVLQGCLLTGVWVIAHECGHHAFSKYQWVDDVVGLTLHSTLLVPYFSWKISHRRHHSNTGSLDRDEVFVPKPKSKVAWFSKYLNNPLGRAVSLLVTLTIGWPMYLAFNVSGRPYDSFASHYHPYAPIYSNRERLLIYVSDVALFSVTYSLYRVATLKGLVWLLCVYGVPLLIVNGFLVTITYLQHTHFALPHYDSSEWDWLKGALATMDRDYGILNKVFHHITDTHVAHHLFSTMPHYHAMEATNAIKPILGEYYQFDDTPFYKALWREARECLYVEPDEGTSEKGVYWYRNKY