basic FUNCTION
| having a catalytic activity |
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regulatory enzyme in lipogenesis, catalyzing the rate-limiting step in the overall de novo synthesis of mono-unsaturated FA, mainly oleate and palmitoleate from stearoyl- and palmitoyl-CoA, respectively |
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cleave the O-alkyl bond of ether lipids which are essential components of brain membranes, protect the eye from cataract, interfere or mediate signaling processes, and are required for spermatogenesis |
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only enzyme known to degrade the ether bond of lipids without known restrictions to their subclass, and may contribute to regulation of the concentration of these lipids |