Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables stearoyl-CoA 9-desaturase activity. Predicted to be involved in arachidonate metabolite production involved in inflammatory response; lipid metabolic process; and positive regulation of cellular response to oxidative stress. Predicted to be located in membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; genitourinary system; nervous system; and retina. Orthologous to human FADS2 (fatty acid desaturase 2).
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