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monoacylglycerol metabolism

Proteins (3)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1DGAT; EC 2.3.1.20; Acyl-CoA-dependent diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase; Acyl-CoA:monoacylglycerol acyltransferase; MGAT; 2.3.1.22; Triacylglycerol synthase; TAG synthaseSaccharomyces cerevisiae S288C
Monoglyceride lipaseMGL; EC 3.1.1.23; Fatty acid ethyl ester hydrolase; FAEE hydrolase; Monoacylglycerol hydrolase; MAG hydrolase; MGH; Monoacylglycerol lipase; MAG lipase; MAGL; Serine hydrolase YJU3Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C
Putative esterase YMR210WEC 3.1.1.-Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C

Compounds (10)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
glycerolA trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, or sweetening agent.
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)
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.
2-oleoylglycerol
Oleic AcidAn unsaturated fatty acid that is the most widely distributed and abundant fatty acid in nature. It is used commercially in the preparation of oleates and lotions, and as a pharmaceutical solvent. (Stedman, 26th ed)
Cytidine TriphosphateCytidine 5'-(tetrahydrogen triphosphate). A cytosine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety.
Cytidine DiphosphateCytidine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). A cytosine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. Synonyms: CRPP; cytidine pyrophosphate.
Coenzyme A
oleoyl-coenzyme ARN given refers to (Z)-isomer