Gene:
acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 6
Gene ID:
199974
Symbol:
ACSL6
Species:
1000
Description:
Activation of long-chain fatty acids for both synthesis of cellular lipids, and degradation via beta-oxidation. Plays an important role in fatty acid metabolism in brain and the acyl-CoAs produced may be utilized exclusively for the synthesis of the brain lipid.