| ncRNA Symbol: | ACSS2 |
| Full Name: | acyl-CoA synthetase short chain family member 2 |
| Category: | mRNA |
| Synonyms: | ACAS2|ACECS|ACS|ACSA|dJ1161H23.1 |
| Chromosome: | chr20 |
| Strand: | + |
| Coordinate: | | Start Site(bp): | 34872146 | End Site(bp): | 34927962 | |
| Gene Summary: | This gene encodes a cytosolic enzyme that catalyzes the activation of acetate for use in lipid synthesis and energy generation. The protein acts as a monomer and produces acetyl-CoA from acetate in a reaction that requires ATP. Expression of this gene is regulated by sterol regulatory element-binding proteins, transcription factors that activate genes required for the synthesis of cholesterol and unsaturated fatty acids. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2009] |
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