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long-chain fatty acid omega-hydroxylase activity

Definition

Target type: molecularfunction

Catalysis of the reaction: an omega-methyl-long-chain fatty acid + O2 + reduced [NADPH--hemoprotein reductase] = an omega-hydroxy-long-chain fatty acid + H+ + H2O + oxidized [NADPH--hemoprotein reductase]. [GOC:krc, PMID:18544608, RHEA:56748]

Long-chain fatty acid omega-hydroxylase activity is an enzymatic process that involves the hydroxylation of a long-chain fatty acid at the omega carbon atom, which is the terminal carbon atom of the fatty acid chain. This hydroxylation reaction introduces a hydroxyl group (-OH) at the omega position, converting the fatty acid into a hydroxy fatty acid. The reaction typically occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of cells and is catalyzed by enzymes known as long-chain fatty acid omega-hydroxylases. These enzymes belong to the cytochrome P450 family and require molecular oxygen (O2) and NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) as cofactors. The exact mechanism of the reaction involves the formation of a reactive oxygen species, such as a ferryl-oxo species, which attacks the omega carbon of the fatty acid, leading to the addition of a hydroxyl group. Long-chain fatty acid omega-hydroxylase activity plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including the synthesis of signaling molecules, the detoxification of fatty acids, and the regulation of cellular lipid homeostasis. For example, the omega-hydroxylation of fatty acids can generate hydroxylated fatty acids that serve as precursors for the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes, which are important signaling molecules involved in inflammation and other physiological responses. Additionally, omega-hydroxylation can contribute to the detoxification of potentially harmful fatty acids by converting them into more water-soluble metabolites that can be readily excreted. Furthermore, this enzymatic activity helps regulate the levels of fatty acids in cells, preventing the accumulation of potentially toxic fatty acid species.'
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Proteins (5)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Cytochrome P450 2U1A cytochrome P450 2U1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q7Z449]Homo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 4A22A cytochrome P450 4A22 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q5TCH4]Homo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 4A11A cytochrome P450 4A11 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q02928]Homo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 4F2A cytochrome P450 4F2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P78329]Homo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 1A1A cytochrome P450 1A1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P04798]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (72)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
melatoninacetamides;
tryptamines
anticonvulsant;
central nervous system depressant;
geroprotector;
hormone;
human metabolite;
immunological adjuvant;
mouse metabolite;
radical scavenger
17-octadecynoic acidoctadec-17-ynoic acid : An acetylenic fatty acid that is octadecanoi acid (stearic acid) which has been doubly dehydrogenated at positions 17 and 18 to give the corresponding alkynoic acid.acetylenic fatty acid;
long-chain fatty acid;
monounsaturated fatty acid;
terminal acetylenic compound
EC 1.14.14.94 (leukotriene-B4 20-monooxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 1.14.15.3 (alkane 1-monooxygenase) inhibitor;
P450 inhibitor
acetaminophenAcetaminophen: Analgesic antipyretic derivative of acetanilide. It has weak anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a common analgesic, but may cause liver, blood cell, and kidney damage.

paracetamol : A member of the class of phenols that is 4-aminophenol in which one of the hydrogens attached to the amino group has been replaced by an acetyl group.
acetamides;
phenols
antipyretic;
cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor;
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
cyclooxygenase 3 inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
ferroptosis inducer;
geroprotector;
hepatotoxic agent;
human blood serum metabolite;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
xenobiotic
5-methoxypsoralen5-methoxypsoralen : A 5-methoxyfurocoumarin that is psoralen substituted by a methoxy group at position 5.

5-Methoxypsoralen: A linear furanocoumarin that has phototoxic and anti-inflammatory properties, with effects similar to METHOXSALEN. It is used in PUVA THERAPY for the treatment of PSORIASIS.
5-methoxyfurocoumarin;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
psoralens
hepatoprotective agent;
plant metabolite
beta-naphthoflavonebeta-naphthoflavone : An extended flavonoid resulting from the formal fusion of a benzene ring with the f side of flavone.

beta-Naphthoflavone: A polyaromatic hydrocarbon inducer of P4501A1 and P4501A2 cytochromes. (Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1994 Dec:207(3):302-308)
extended flavonoid;
naphtho-gamma-pyrone;
organic heterotricyclic compound
aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist
ellipticineellipticine : A organic heterotetracyclic compound that is pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole carrying two methyl substituents at positions 5 and 11.indole alkaloid;
organic heterotetracyclic compound;
organonitrogen heterocyclic compound;
polycyclic heteroarene
antineoplastic agent;
plant metabolite
emodinemodin : A trihydroxyanthraquinone that is 9,10-anthraquinone which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, and 8 and by a methyl group at position 6. It is present in the roots and barks of numerous plants (particularly rhubarb and buckthorn), moulds, and lichens. It is an active ingredient of various Chinese herbs.

Emodin: Purgative anthraquinone found in several plants, especially RHAMNUS PURSHIANA. It was formerly used as a laxative, but is now used mainly as a tool in toxicity studies.
trihydroxyanthraquinoneantineoplastic agent;
laxative;
plant metabolite;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
furafyllineoxopurine
ketoconazole1-acetyl-4-(4-{[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)piperazine : A dioxolane that is 1,3-dioxolane which is substituted at positions 2, 2, and 4 by imidazol-1-ylmethyl, 2,4-dichlorophenyl, and [para-(4-acetylpiperazin-1-yl)phenoxy]methyl groups, respectively.dichlorobenzene;
dioxolane;
ether;
imidazoles;
N-acylpiperazine;
N-arylpiperazine
khellinkhellin : A furanochrome in which the basic tricyclic skeleton is substituted at positions 4 and 9 with methoxy groups and at position 7 with a methyl group. A major constituent of the plant Ammi visnaga it is a herbal folk medicine used for various illnesses, its main effect being as a vasodilator.

Khellin: A vasodilator that also has bronchodilatory action. It has been employed in the treatment of angina pectoris, in the treatment of asthma, and in conjunction with ultraviolet light A, has been tried in the treatment of vitiligo. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1024)
furanochromone;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
oxacycle
anti-asthmatic agent;
bronchodilator agent;
cardiovascular drug;
vasodilator agent
nisoxetinenisoxetine : A secondary amino compound that is N-methyl-3-phenylpropan-1-amine substituted at position 3 by a 2-methoxyphenoxy group.

nisoxetine: potent inhibitor for norepinephrine uptake into rat brain synaptosomes & brain; NM refers to (+-)-isomer; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
aromatic ether;
secondary amino compound
adrenergic uptake inhibitor;
antidepressant
1,4-phenylenebis(methylene)selenocyanate1,4-phenylenebis(methylene)selenocyanate: structure given in first source; inhibits DMBA-induced carcinogenesis by inhibiting DMBA-DNA adduct formation
purpurinpurpurin : A trihydroxyanthraquinone derived from anthracene by substitution with oxo groups at C-9 and C-10 and with hydroxy groups at C-1, C-2 and C-4.

purpurin: from Rubiaceae plants; structure in first source
trihydroxyanthraquinonebiological pigment;
histological dye;
plant metabolite
1,3-diphenyl-1-triazene1,3-diphenyl-1-triazene: structure in first source
naphthazarinnaphthazarin : A naphthoquinone that is 1,4-naphthoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 5 and 8 are replaced by hydroxy groups.

naphthazarin: fish toxin; isolated for first time from the walnut onigurmi, Juglans mandshurica maxim var. Sieboldiana Makino; structure
hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinoneacaricide;
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
geroprotector;
plant metabolite
plumbaginplumbagin : A hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone that is 1,4-naphthoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 are substituted by methyl and hydroxy groups, respectively.

plumbagin: a superoxide anion generator
hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone;
phenols
anticoagulant;
antineoplastic agent;
immunological adjuvant;
metabolite
alpha-naphthoflavonealpha-naphthoflavone : An extended flavonoid resulting from the formal fusion of a benzene ring with the h side of flavone. A synthetic compound, it is an inhibitor of aromatase (EC 1.14.14.14).

alpha-naphthoflavone: inhibits P4501A1 and P4501A2; stimulates some activities of P4503A4
extended flavonoid;
naphtho-gamma-pyrone;
organic heterotricyclic compound
aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist;
aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist;
EC 1.14.14.14 (aromatase) inhibitor
tranylcypromine(1R,2S)-tranylcypromine : A 2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine that is the (1R,2S)-enantiomer of tranylcypromine.

tranylcypromine : A racemate comprising equal amounts of (1R,2S)- and (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine. An irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor that is used as an antidepressant (INN tranylcypromine).

Tranylcypromine: A propylamine formed from the cyclization of the side chain of amphetamine. This monoamine oxidase inhibitor is effective in the treatment of major depression, dysthymic disorder, and atypical depression. It also is useful in panic and phobic disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p311)
2-phenylcyclopropan-1-amine
pyrenepyrene : An ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arene consisting of four fused benzene rings, resulting in a flat aromatic system.

pyrene: structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #7746
ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arenefluorescent probe;
persistent organic pollutant
4,5'-dimethylangelicinfuranocoumarin
proadifen hydrochloride
rutecarpinerutacarpine: from Evodia rutaecarpa; an ingredient in zhuyu hewei zhitong capsulesbeta-carbolines
2-methoxyestradiol2-methoxy-17beta-estradiol : A 17beta-hydroxy steroid, being 17beta-estradiol methoxylated at C-2.17beta-hydroxy steroid;
3-hydroxy steroid
angiogenesis modulating agent;
antimitotic;
antineoplastic agent;
human metabolite;
metabolite;
mouse metabolite
pinocembrinpinocembrin : A dihydroxyflavanone in which the two hydroxy groups are located at positions 5 and 7. A natural product found in Piper sarmentosum and Cryptocarya chartacea.(2S)-flavan-4-one;
dihydroxyflavanone
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
metabolite;
neuroprotective agent;
vasodilator agent
isopimpinellinisopimpinellin: from Ruta graveolens & Heracleum lanatum; structurepsoralens
5-hydroxyflavoneflavones
4-methoxyestradiol4-methoxy-17beta-estradiol : A 17beta-hydroxy steroid that is 17beta-estradiol in which the hydrogen at position 4 has been replaced by a methoxy group.

4-methoxyestradiol: RN given refers to (17beta)-isomer
17beta-hydroxy steroid;
3-hydroxy steroid;
aromatic ether;
phenols
estrogen;
human metabolite;
rat metabolite
pirlindolepirlindole: RN given refers to parent cpd; synonym pyrazidol refers to mono-HCl; structure in Negwer, 5th ed, #2812carbazoles
hesperetin3'-hydroxyflavanones;
4'-methoxyflavanones;
monomethoxyflavanone;
trihydroxyflavanone
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
plant metabolite
homoeriodictyolhomoeriodictyol : A trihydroxyflavanone that consists of 3'-methoxyflavanone in which the three hydroxy substituents are located at positions 4', 5, and 7.

homoeriodictyol: structure in first source
3'-methoxyflavanones;
4'-hydroxyflavanones;
monomethoxyflavanone;
trihydroxyflavanone
flavouring agent;
metabolite
eupatorineupatorin : A trimethoxyflavone that is 6-hydroxyluteolin in which the phenolic hydogens at positions 4', 6 and 7 have been replaced by methyl groups.

eupatorin: a flavonoid from the East Asian medicinal plant Orthosiphon spicatus; prevents oxidative inactivation of 15-lipoxygenase; structure given in first source
dihydroxyflavone;
polyphenol;
trimethoxyflavone
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
Brassica napus metabolite;
calcium channel blocker;
P450 inhibitor;
vasodilator agent
phellopterinphellopterin: a naturally occurring furanocoumarin found in roots of Angelica dahurica; structure in first sourcepsoralens
karanjinkaranjin: structure given in first sourceextended flavonoid
benzyl selenocyanatebenzyl selenocyanate: prevents colon carcinogenesis
5-hydroxy-3',4',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone5-hydroxy-3',4',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone: isolated from Artemisia argyi
cirsiliolcirsiliol : A dimethoxyflavone that is flavone substituted by methoxy groups at positions 6 and 7 and hydroxy groups at positions 5, 3' and 4' respectively.

cirsiliol: potent inhibitor of arachidonate lipooxygenase
dimethoxyflavone;
trihydroxyflavone
plant metabolite
isosakuranetin4'-methoxy-5,7-dihydroxyflavanone : A dihydroxyflavanone that is flavanone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 7 and a methoxy group at position 4' (the 2S stereoisomer).

isosakuranetin: structure in first source
(2S)-flavan-4-one;
4'-methoxyflavanones;
dihydroxyflavanone;
monomethoxyflavanone
plant metabolite
naringenin(S)-naringenin : The (S)-enantiomer of naringenin.(2S)-flavan-4-one;
naringenin
expectorant;
plant metabolite
eriodictyoleriodictyol : A tetrahydroxyflavanone that is flavanone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7, 3' and 4' respectively.

eriodictyol: structure
3'-hydroxyflavanones;
tetrahydroxyflavanone
resveratroltrans-resveratrol : A resveratrol in which the double bond has E configuration.resveratrolantioxidant;
phytoalexin;
plant metabolite;
quorum sensing inhibitor;
radical scavenger
cannabidiolcannabidiol : An cannabinoid that is cyclohexene which is substituted by a methyl group at position 1, a 2,6-dihydroxy-4-pentylphenyl group at position 3, and a prop-1-en-2-yl group at position 4.

Cannabidiol: Compound isolated from Cannabis sativa extract.
olefinic compound;
phytocannabinoid;
resorcinols
antimicrobial agent;
plant metabolite
pongamolpongamol: from Pongamia pinnata fruits; structure in first source
uccf-029organic heterotricyclic compound;
organooxygen compound
quercetin7-hydroxyflavonol;
pentahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
Aurora kinase inhibitor;
chelator;
EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor;
geroprotector;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite;
protein kinase inhibitor;
radical scavenger
formononetin4'-methoxyisoflavones;
7-hydroxyisoflavones
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite
acacetin5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone : A monomethoxyflavone that is the 4'-methyl ether derivative of apigenin.dihydroxyflavone;
monomethoxyflavone
anticonvulsant;
plant metabolite
apigeninChamomile: Common name for several daisy-like plants (MATRICARIA; TRIPLEUROSPERMUM; ANTHEMIS; CHAMAEMELUM) native to Europe and Western Asia, now naturalized in the United States and Australia.trihydroxyflavoneantineoplastic agent;
metabolite
luteolin3'-hydroxyflavonoid;
tetrahydroxyflavone
angiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor;
EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator;
nephroprotective agent;
plant metabolite;
radical scavenger;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
chrysoeriol4',5,7-trihydroxy-3'-methoxyflavone : The 3'-O-methyl derivative of luteolin.

chrysoeriol: isolated from leaves of Eurya japonica & E. emarginata
monomethoxyflavone;
trihydroxyflavone
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
metabolite
kaempferol7-hydroxyflavonol;
flavonols;
tetrahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
geroprotector;
human blood serum metabolite;
human urinary metabolite;
human xenobiotic metabolite;
plant metabolite
baicaleintrihydroxyflavoneangiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antibacterial agent;
anticoronaviral agent;
antifungal agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 1.13.11.31 (arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor;
EC 4.1.1.17 (ornithine decarboxylase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
geroprotector;
hormone antagonist;
plant metabolite;
prostaglandin antagonist;
radical scavenger
chrysinchrysin : A dihydroxyflavone in which the two hydroxy groups are located at positions 5 and 7.7-hydroxyflavonol;
dihydroxyflavone
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
EC 2.7.11.18 (myosin-light-chain kinase) inhibitor;
hepatoprotective agent;
plant metabolite
diosmetin3'-hydroxyflavonoid;
monomethoxyflavone;
trihydroxyflavone
angiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
bone density conservation agent;
cardioprotective agent;
plant metabolite;
tropomyosin-related kinase B receptor agonist;
vasodilator agent
galangin5,7-dihydroxyflavonol: antimicrobial from the twigs of Populus nigra x Populus deltoides; structure in first source

galangin : A 7-hydroxyflavonol with additional hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 5 respectively; a growth inhibitor of breast tumor cells.
7-hydroxyflavonol;
trihydroxyflavone
antimicrobial agent;
EC 3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor;
plant metabolite
genkwaningenkwanin : A monomethoxyflavone that is apigenin in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is methylated.

genkwanin: structure
dihydroxyflavone;
monomethoxyflavone
metabolite
3-methylquercetinisorhamnetin : A monomethoxyflavone that is quercetin in which the hydroxy group at position 3' is replaced by a methoxy group.7-hydroxyflavonol;
monomethoxyflavone;
tetrahydroxyflavone
anticoagulant;
EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor;
metabolite
kaempferidekaempferide : A monomethoxyflavone that is the 4'-O-methyl derivative of kaempferol.

kaempferide: structure in first source
7-hydroxyflavonol;
monomethoxyflavone;
trihydroxyflavone
antihypertensive agent;
metabolite
myricetin7-hydroxyflavonol;
hexahydroxyflavone
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor;
food component;
geroprotector;
hypoglycemic agent;
plant metabolite
scutellareinscutellarein : Flavone substituted with hydroxy groups at C-4', -5, -6 and -7.

scutellarein: aglycone of scutellarin from Scutellaria baicalensis; carthamidin is 2S isomer of scutellarein; do not confuse with isoscutellarein and/or isocarthamidin which are respective regioisomers, or with the scutelarin protein
tetrahydroxyflavonemetabolite
tamarixetintamarixetin : A monomethoxyflavone that is quercetin methylated at position O-4'. Isolated from Cyperus teneriffae.

tamarixetin: isolated from Costsus spicatus
7-hydroxyflavonol;
monomethoxyflavone;
tetrahydroxyflavone
antioxidant;
metabolite
trans-2,3',4,5'-tetrahydroxystilbenetrans-2,3',4,5'-tetrahydroxystilbene: hydroxystilbene oxyresveratrolstilbenoid
pterostilbenediether;
methoxybenzenes;
stilbenol
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
hypoglycemic agent;
neuroprotective agent;
neurotransmitter;
plant metabolite;
radical scavenger
2,4,3',5'-tetramethoxystilbene2,4,3',5'-tetramethoxystilbene: potent inhibitor of human cytochrome P450 1B1; an antihypertensive agent; structure in first source
3,3',4,5'-tetramethoxy-trans-stilbene(E)-3,4,3',5'-tetramethoxystilbene: from the leaves of Eugenia rigida; structure in first source
3,4',5-trimethoxystilbene3,4',5-trimethoxystilbene: structure in first source
pinostilbene3-methoxy-4',5-dihydroxy-trans-stilbene : A stilbenoid that is trans-resveratrol in which one of the meta-hydroxy groups is converted to the corresponding methyl ether.

pinostilbene: structure in first source
stilbenol
3,5-dihydroxy-4'-methoxystilbene4'-methoxyresveratrol: has anti-inflammatory effects in cell culture model
eupatorin-5-methyl ethereupatorin-5-methyl ether: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first source
pifithrin-alpha
cannabidivarincannabidivarin: from Cannabis sativamonoterpenoid
17-dihydroexemestane
kaf156ganaplacide: antimalarial