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Genetic element (GENE)
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last updated: 09 May 2016
General information
Fatty acid desaturase 2 intron
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I-FAD2-ARATH
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Other (Intron)
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Donor organism
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Additional Information
Major enzyme responsible for the synthesis of 18:2 fatty acids in the endoplasmic reticulum. Contains His-rich motifs, which contribute to the interaction with the electron donor cytochrome b5. Mutations in this gene suppress the low temperature-induced phenotype of Arabidopsis tocopherol-deficient mutant vte2.
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