Gene: ACOT11
Alternate names for this Gene: BFIT|STARD14|THEA|THEM1
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the acyl-CoA thioesterase family which catalyse the conversion of activated fatty acids to the corresponding non-esterified fatty acid and coenzyme A. Expression of a mouse homolog in brown adipose tissue is induced by low temperatures and repressed by warm temperatures. Higher levels of expression of the mouse homolog has been found in obesity-resistant mice compared with obesity-prone mice, suggesting a role of acyl-CoA thioesterase 11 in obesity. Alternative splicing results in transcript variants.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 1
Location in Chromosome : 1p32.3
Description of this Gene: acyl-CoA thioesterase 11
Type of Gene: protein-coding