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alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) metabolism

Proteins (9)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase 1EC 6.2.1.3; Acyl-CoA synthetase 1; ACS1; Arachidonate--CoA ligase; 6.2.1.15; Long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 1; LACS 1; Long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 2; LACS 2; Long-chain fatty acid-CoA ligase 2; Palmitoyl-CoA ligase 1; Palmitoyl-CoA ligase 2; Phytanate-Homo sapiens (human)
Acyl-CoA (8-3)-desaturaseEC 1.14.19.44; Delta(5) fatty acid desaturase; D5D; Delta(5) desaturase; Delta-5 desaturase; Fatty acid desaturase 1Homo sapiens (human)
Acyl-CoA 6-desaturaseEC 1.14.19.3; Delta(6) fatty acid desaturase; D6D; Delta(6) desaturase; Delta-6 desaturase; Fatty acid desaturase 2Homo sapiens (human)
Elongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 2EC 2.3.1.199; 3-keto acyl-CoA synthase ELOVL2; ELOVL fatty acid elongase 2; ELOVL FA elongase 2; Very long chain 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase 2; Very long chain 3-oxoacyl-CoA synthase 2Homo sapiens (human)
Peroxisomal multifunctional enzyme type 2MFE-2; 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 4; 17-beta-HSD 4; D-bifunctional protein; DBP; Multifunctional protein 2; MFP-2; Short chain dehydrogenase/reductase family 8C member 1Homo sapiens (human)
Sterol carrier protein 2SCP-2; Acetyl-CoA C-myristoyltransferase; 2.3.1.155; Non-specific lipid-transfer protein; NSL-TP; Propanoyl-CoA C-acyltransferase; 2.3.1.176; SCP-2/3-oxoacyl-CoA thiolase; SCP-2/thiolase; 2.3.1.16; SCP-chi; SCPX; Sterol carrier protein X; SCP-X; Straight-Homo sapiens (human)
Acyl-coenzyme A thioesterase 8Acyl-CoA thioesterase 8; EC 3.1.2.1; EC 3.1.2.11; EC 3.1.2.2; EC 3.1.2.3; EC 3.1.2.5; Choloyl-coenzyme A thioesterase; 3.1.2.27; HIV-Nef-associated acyl-CoA thioesterase; Peroxisomal acyl-CoA thioesterase 2; PTE-2; Peroxisomal acyl-coenzyme A thioester hyHomo sapiens (human)
ATP-binding cassette sub-family D member 1EC 7.6.2.4; Adrenoleukodystrophy protein; ALDPHomo sapiens (human)
3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, peroxisomalEC 2.3.1.16; Acetyl-CoA C-myristoyltransferase; 2.3.1.155; Acetyl-CoA acyltransferase; 2.3.1.9; Beta-ketothiolase; Peroxisomal 3-oxoacyl-CoA thiolaseHomo sapiens (human)

Compounds (18)

CompoundDescription
NADH
Carbon DioxideA colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.
alpha-linolenic acidA fatty acid that is found in plants and involved in the formation of prostaglandins.
adenosine diphosphateAdenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position.
Hydrogen PeroxideA strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.
MagnesiumA metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
stearidonic acidRN given refers to cpd with unknown MF; 18:4 n-3 fatty acid
adenosine monophosphateAdenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group esterified to the sugar moiety in the 2'-, 3'-, or 5'-position.
nadA coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-diphosphate coupled to adenosine 5'-phosphate by pyrophosphate linkage. It is found widely in nature and is involved in numerous enzymatic reactions in which it serves as an electron carrier by being alternately oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
adenosine triphosphateAn adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.
Coenzyme A
Acetyl Coenzyme AAcetyl CoA participates in the biosynthesis of fatty acids and sterols, in the oxidation of fatty acids and in the metabolism of many amino acids. It also acts as a biological acetylating agent.
Malonyl Coenzyme AA coenzyme A derivative which plays a key role in the fatty acid synthesis in the cytoplasmic and microsomal systems.
Flavin-Adenine DinucleotideA condensation product of riboflavin and adenosine diphosphate. The coenzyme of various aerobic dehydrogenases, e.g., D-amino acid oxidase and L-amino acid oxidase. (Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p972)
creolinfrom refined coal tar oils
propionyl-coenzyme aRN given refers to parent cpd