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Genetic element (GENE)
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published: 16 Jan 2013 last updated: 15 Mar 2018
General information
delta-15 desaturase gene
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CS-FAD3-NEUCS
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Protein coding sequence
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Donor organism
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Characteristics of the protein coding sequence
delta-15 desaturase
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Desaturases catalyze the introduction of double bonds between the carboxylic end of a molecule and a preexisting double bond to introduce further unsaturation into existing polyunsaturated fatty acids or make polyunsaturated fatty acids de novo in mammals deprived of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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Additional Information
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