Protein
Monoglyceride lipase
Organism
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (strain ATCC 204508 / S288c)
Function
Converts monoacylglycerides (MAG) to free fatty acids and glycerol. Required for efficient degradation of MAG, short-lived intermediates of glycerolipid metabolism which may also function as lipid signaling molecules. Controls inactivation of the signaling lipid N-palmitoylethanolamine (PEA).
Similarity
Belongs to the AB hydrolase superfamily. Monoacylglycerol lipase family.
Sequence
MAPYPYKVQTTVPELQYENFDGAKFGYMFWPVQNGTNEVRGRVLLIHGFGEYTKIQFRLMDHLSLNGYESFTFDQRGAGVTSPGRSKGVTDEYHVFNDLEHFVEKNLSECKAKGIPLFMWGHSMGGGICLNYACQGKHKNEISGYIGSGPLIILHPHTMYNKPTQIIAPLLAKFLPRVRIDTGLDLKGITSDKAYRAFLGSDPMSVPLYGSFRQIHDFMQRGAKLYKNENNYIQKNFAKDKPVIIMHGQDDTINDPKGSEKFIQDCPSADKELKLYPGARHSIFSLETDKVFNTVFNDMKQWLDKHTTTEAKP