ACBG2_HUMAN Protein

Name Long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase ACSBG2
Description Mediates activation of long-chain fatty acids for both synthesis of cellular lipids, and degradation via beta-oxidation. Able to activate long-chain fatty acids. Also able to activate very long-chain fatty acids; however, the relevance of such activity is unclear in vivo. Has increased ability to activate oleic and linoleic acid. May play a role in spermatogenesis.
UniProt ID Q5FVE4
Gene ACSBG2