Desaturation of tetracosapentaenoyl-CoA to tetracosahexaenoyl-CoA

Stable Identifier
R-HSA-2046099
Type
Reaction [transition]
Species
Homo sapiens
Compartment
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5/5
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Tetracosapentaenoyl-CoA (9,12,15,18,21-24:5(n-3)) is further converted by delta 6-desaturase (FADS2) to tetracosahexaenoyl-CoA (6,9,12,15,18,21-24:6(n-3)).
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Catalyst Activity

linoleoyl-CoA desaturase activity of FADS2 [endoplasmic reticulum membrane]

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