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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.