icosanoyl-CoA 5-desaturase

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Cat No.

EXWM-0972

Description

The enzyme, characterized from the plant Limnanthes douglasii (meadowfoam), is involved in the biosynthesis of (5Z)-icos-5-enoate, an unusual monounsaturated fatty acid that makes up to 60% of the total fatty acids in Limnanthes sp. seed oil. The enzyme only acts on saturated fatty acids.

Form

Liquid or lyophilized powder

Enzyme Commission Number

EC 1.14.19.10

Storage

Store it at +4 ºC for short term. For long term storage, store it at -20 ºC～-80 ºC.

Synonyms

acyl-CoA Δ5-desaturase (ambiguous)

Reaction

icosanoyl-CoA + 2 ferrocytochrome b5 + O2 + 2 H+ = (Z)-icos-5-enoyl-CoA + 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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For research and industrial use only, not for personal medicinal use.

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