Gene: FADS2
Alternate names for this Gene: D6D|DES6|FADSD6|LLCDL2|SLL0262|TU13
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene family. Desaturase enzymes regulate unsaturation of fatty acids through the introduction of double bonds between defined carbons of the fatty acyl chain. FADS family members are considered fusion products composed of an N-terminal cytochrome b5-like domain and a C-terminal multiple membrane-spanning desaturase portion, both of which are characterized by conserved histidine motifs. This gene is clustered with family members at 11q12-q13.1; this cluster is thought to have arisen evolutionarily from gene duplication based on its similar exon/intron organization. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 11
Location in Chromosome : 11q12.2
Description of this Gene: fatty acid desaturase 2
Type of Gene: protein-coding
Gene: FADS1
Alternate names for this Gene: D5D|FADS6|FADSD5|LLCDL1|TU12
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene family. Desaturase enzymes regulate unsaturation of fatty acids through the introduction of double bonds between defined carbons of the fatty acyl chain. FADS family members are considered fusion products composed of an N-terminal cytochrome b5-like domain and a C-terminal multiple membrane-spanning desaturase portion, both of which are characterized by conserved histidine motifs. This gene is clustered with family members FADS1 and FADS2 at 11q12-q13.1; this cluster is thought to have arisen evolutionarily from gene duplication based on its similar exon/intron organization.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 11
Location in Chromosome : 11q12.2
Description of this Gene: fatty acid desaturase 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding