Gene Symbol | ACSS2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 55902 |
Full Name | acyl-CoA synthetase short chain family member 2 |
Synonyms | ACAS2,ACECS,ACS,ACSA,dJ1161H23.1 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a cytosolic enzyme that catalyzes the activation of acetate for use in lipid synthesis and energy generation. The protein acts as a monomer and produces acetyl-CoA from acetate in a reaction that requires ATP. Expression of this gene is regulated by sterol regulatory element-binding proteins, transcription factors that activate genes required for the synthesis of cholesterol and unsaturated fatty acids. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2009]. |
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