Function
Involved in olefin biosynthesis (PubMed:20418444). Catalyzes a non-decarboxylative head-to-head Claisen condensation of two acyl-CoA molecules, generating an (R)-2-alkyl-3-oxoalkanoate (By similarity). The S.oneidensis oleABCD genes produce 3,6,9,12,15,19,22,25,28-hentriacontanonaene, which may aid the cells in adapting to a sudden drop in temperature (PubMed:20418444).
Sequence
MKYSRVFINSLAYELAPVVVSSSELESRLAPLYQKFRIPMGQLAALTGITERRWWPKGHQLSDGAINAAHKAIAETGIDVAELGAVVYTGVCRDQHEPATACRIAAALGVSKDTAIYDISNACLGVLSGILDIANRIELGQIKAGMVVSCESARDIVDVTIDNMLADPTMQNFAQSLATLTGGSGAVAVILTDGSLPLTNVRKHQLLGASHLSAPQHHQLCQWGLQEVGHNIYREFMRTDAVTLLKEGVELAKHTWEHFLAQRNWLVEQVDKVICHQVGASNRKQVLSALNIPPEKEFPTYQLLGNMGTVSLPVTAAMAHDQGFLRPGDQVSFLGIGSGLNCMMLGIKW