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08-SEPTEMBER-2008 09:13:22 - Desaturase A Desaturase is an enzyme which removes two hydrogen atoms from an organic compound, creating a carbon/carbon double bond. Desaturases are classified as delta - indicating that the double bond is created at a fixed position from the carboxyl group of a fatty acid for example, Δ9desaturase creates a double bond at the 9th position from the carboxyl end. omega e.g. ω3desaturase - indicating the double bond is created at a specific position from the methyl end of the fatty acid. In the biosynthesis of essential fatty acids, an elongase alternates with different desaturases for example, Δ6desaturase repeatedly inserting an ethyl group, then forming a double bond. Role in human metabolism Three desaturases occur in humans: Δ9desaturase, Δ6desaturase and Δ5 desaturase. Δ9desaturase, also known as Stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1, is used to synthesize oleic acid, a monounsaturated, ubiquitous component of all cells in the human body. Δ9desaturase produces oleic acid by desaturating stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid either synthesized in the body from palmitic acid, or ingested directly. Δ6 and Δ5 desaturases are required for the synthesis of highly unsaturated fatty acids such as eicosopentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids synthesized from linolenic acid, and arachidonic acid synthesized from linoleic acid. This is a multi-stage process requiring successive actions by elongase and desaturase enzymes. The genes coding for Δ6 and Δ5 desaturase production have been located on human chromosome 11. References Nakamura MT, Nara TY 2004. Structure, function and dietary regulation of Δ6, Δ5 and Δ9 desaturases. Annual Review of Nutrition 24: 345-76. doi:10.1146/annurev.nutr.24.121803.063211. This enzyme-related article is a stub. Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Desaturase Categories: Enzymes | Enzyme stubs Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages Deutsch Nederlands This page was last modified on 28 May 2008, at 16
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