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Genetic element
(GENE)
published: 03 Dec 2019
last updated: 15 Jul 2020
delta-5 desaturase
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Fatty acyl desaturase 5EN
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FAD5EN
Δ5D
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Protein coding sequence
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BCH-ORGA-SCBD-115271-1 Organism Thraustochytrium sp. (Thraustochytrids)Protist
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Delta-5 desaturase converts dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (20:3) to arachidonic acid (20:4), by removing two hydrogen atoms and creating a double bond at the fifth carbon-carbon bond from the carboxylic acid end in fatty acids.
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| Record type | Field | Record(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Modified Organism | Introduced or modified genetic element(s) | 1 | |
| Living Modified Organism | Genetic elements construct | 1 | |
