Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables acyltransferase activity, transferring groups other than amino-acyl groups. Involved in positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis. Acts upstream of or within fatty acid elongation. Located in endoplasmic reticulum membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human ELOVL6 (ELOVL fatty acid elongase 6).
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