Recombinant Human Acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase 2-like, mitochondrial (ACSS1)

Uniprot Id

Q9NUB1

Target Species

Human

Target Name

ACSS1

Target Full Name

Acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase 2-like, mitochondrial

Target Function

Catalyzes the synthesis of acetyl-CoA from short-chain fatty acids. Acetate is the preferred substrate. Can also utilize propionate with a much lower affinity. Provides acetyl-CoA that is utilized mainly for oxidation under ketogenic conditions. Involved in thermogenesis under ketogenic conditions, using acetate as a vital fuel when carbohydrate availability is insufficient.

Target Subcellular Location

Mitochondrion matrix.

Target Protein Families

ATP-dependent AMP-binding enzyme family

Target Research Area

others

Target Synonyms

ACAS2L; AceCS2; AceCS2L; Acetate CoA ligase 2; Acetate--CoA ligase 2; Acetyl CoA synthetase 2; Acetyl Coenzyme A synthetase 2 (AMP forming) like; Acetyl coenzyme A synthetase 2 like; mitochondrial; Acetyl-CoA synthetase 2; Acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase 2-like; mitochondrial; ACS2L_HUMAN; Acss1; Acyl CoA synthetase short chain family member 1; Acyl-CoA synthetase short-chain family member 1; FLJ45659; KIAA1846; MGC33843

Target Background

This gene encodes a mitochondrial acetyl-CoA synthetase enzyme. A similar protein in mice plays an important role in the tricarboxylic acid cycle by catalyzing the conversion of acetate to acetyl CoA. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene.