ACSS2, acyl-CoA synthetase short chain family member 2

ACSS2, acyl-CoA synthetase short chain family member 2

• 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]

• Gene Synonyms (ACAS2, ACECS, ACS, ACSA, AceCS1, dJ1161H23.1, acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, cytoplasmic, acetate thiokinase, acetate-CoA ligase, acetyl-CoA synthetase 1, acetyl-Coenzyme A synthetase 2 (ADP forming), acyl-activating enzyme, cytoplasmic acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, propionate--CoA ligase,)
• NCBI Gene ID: 55902
• Species: Homo sapiens (Human)
• UNIPROT ID#>>Q9NR19
  UNIPROT ID#>>Q96FY7
  UNIPROT ID#>>Q6DKJ3
  UNIPROT ID#>>Q4G0E8
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Gene products are often involved in multiple pathways and networks within a living cell. Learn more about other interacting partners.

acyl-CoA synthetase short chain family member 2 interacts with:

• SMC hinge domain containing 1

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