alpha-linolenic (omega3) and linoleic (omega6) acid metabolism

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Metabolites



Enzyme

EC Number name full name note
2.3.1.16 acetyl-CoA C-acyltransferase acyl-CoA:acetyl-CoA C-acyltransferase
3.1.2.2 palmitoyl-CoA hydrolase palmitoyl-CoA hydrolase
6.2.1.3 long-chain-fatty-acid-CoA ligase long-chain fatty acid:CoA ligase (AMP-forming)


Proteins

Protein ID name full name
P27796 POT1 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, peroxisomal
P39518 FAA2 Long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase 2
P41903 TES1 Peroxisomal acyl-coenzyme A thioester hydrolase 1