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Δ7-sterol 5(6)-desaturase

Cat No.
EXWM-0983
Description
This enzyme, found in eukaryotic organisms, catalyses the introduction of a double bond between the C5 and C6 carbons of the B ring of Δ7-sterols, to yield the corresponding Δ5,7-sterols. The enzymes from yeast, plants and vertebrates act on avenasterol, episterol, and lathosterol, respectively. The enzyme is located at the endoplasmic reticulum and is membrane bound.
Form
Liquid or lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
CAS No.
37255-37-1
Storage
Store it at +4 ºC for short term. For long term storage, store it at -20 ºC~-80 ºC.
Synonyms
lathosterol oxidase; Δ7-sterol Δ5-dehydrogenase; Δ7-sterol 5-desaturase; Δ7-sterol-C5(6)-desaturase; 5-DES; SC5DL (gene name); ERG3 (gene name)
Reaction
a Δ7-sterol + 2 ferrocytochrome b5 + O2 + 2 H+ = a Δ5,7-sterol + 2 ferricytochrome b5 + 2 H2O
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.
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