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icosanoyl-CoA 5-desaturase
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
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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