LPCAT1 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

This gene encodes a member of the 1-acyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase family of proteins. The encoded enzyme plays a role in phospholipid metabolism, specifically in the conversion of lysophosphatidylcholine to phosphatidylcholine in the presence of acyl-CoA. This process is important in the synthesis of lung surfactant and platelet-activating factor (PAF). Elevated expression of this gene may contribute to the progression of oral squamous cell, prostate, breast, and other human cancers. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2016]

LPCAT1: Possesses both acyltransferase and acetyltransferase activities. Activity is calcium-independent. Mediates the conversion of 1-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (LPC) into phosphatidylcholine (PC). Displays a clear preference for saturated fatty acyl-CoAs, and 1-myristoyl or 1-palmitoyl LPC as acyl donors and acceptors, respectively. May synthesize phosphatidylcholine in pulmonary surfactant, thereby playing a pivotal role in respiratory physiology. Belongs to the 1-acyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase family.

Protein type: Acetyltransferase; EC 2.3.1.67; Endoplasmic reticulum; Membrane protein, integral; EC 2.3.1.23

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 5p15.33

Cellular Component: Golgi membrane; Golgi apparatus; endoplasmic reticulum membrane; membrane; endoplasmic reticulum; integral to membrane; lipid particle

Molecular Function: 1-alkylglycerophosphocholine O-acetyltransferase activity; 1-alkenylglycerophosphocholine O-acyltransferase activity; 1-acylglycerophosphocholine O-acyltransferase activity; 1-alkylglycerophosphocholine O-acyltransferase activity; calcium ion binding

Biological Process: retina development in camera-type eye; phospholipid metabolic process; glycerophospholipid biosynthetic process; positive regulation of protein catabolic process; phosphatidic acid biosynthetic process; triacylglycerol biosynthetic process; cellular lipid metabolic process; surfactant homeostasis; phospholipid biosynthetic process