FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL

Stable Identifier
R-HSA-390438
Type
Reaction
Species
Homo sapiens
Compartment
peroxisomal matrix
Synonyms
palmitoyl-CoA + 2 NADPH + 2 H+ => hexadecanol + 2 NADP+ [FAR2]
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FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL
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Peroxisomal fatty acyl-CoA reductase 2 (FAR2) catalyzes the reaction of palmitoyl-CoA (PalmCoA) and 2 NADPH + 2 H+ to form hexadecanol (HXOL), CoASH, and 2 NADP+. As judged from mRNA levels, FAR2 is not widely expressed in the body but is abundant in brain (Cheng and Russell 2004).

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oxidoreductase activity of FAR2 [peroxisomal membrane]

Physical Entity
FAR2 [peroxisomal membrane] (Homo sapiens)
Activity
oxidoreductase activity (GO:0016491)
Orthologous Events
FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL (Bos taurus)
FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL (Canis familiaris)
FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL (Danio rerio)
FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL (Dictyostelium discoideum)
FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL (Drosophila melanogaster)
FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL (Gallus gallus)
FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL (Mus musculus)
FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL (Rattus norvegicus)
FAR2 reduces PalmCoA to HXOL (Sus scrofa)
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Rhea
Authored
D'Eustachio, P  (2009-03-16)
Reviewed
Jassal, B  (2009-02-27)
Created
D'Eustachio, P  (2009-02-06)
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