DGAT1 (Diacylglycerol O-Acyltransferase 1) (DGAT1) ELISA Kit for Human

This gene encodes an multipass transmembrane protein that functions as a key metabolic enzyme. The encoded protein catalyzes the conversion of diacylglycerol and fatty acyl CoA to triacylglycerol. This enzyme can also transfer acyl CoA to retinol. Activity of this protein may be associated with obesity and other metabolic diseases. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]

DGAT1: Catalyzes the terminal and only committed step in triacylglycerol synthesis by using diacylglycerol and fatty acyl CoA as substrates. In contrast to DGAT2 it is not essential for survival. May be involved in VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) assembly. In liver, plays a role in esterifying exogenous fatty acids to glycerol. Functions as the major acyl-CoA retinol acyltransferase (ARAT) in the skin, where it acts to maintain retinoid homeostasis and prevent retinoid toxicity leading to skin and hair disorders. Belongs to the membrane-bound acyltransferase family. Sterol o-acyltransferase subfamily.

Protein type: EC 2.3.1.76; Lipid Metabolism - glycerolipid; Cofactor and Vitamin Metabolism - retinol; Membrane protein, integral; Transferase; EC 2.3.1.20; Membrane protein, multi-pass

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 8q24.3

Cellular Component: endoplasmic reticulum membrane; integral to membrane

Molecular Function: 2-acylglycerol O-acyltransferase activity; diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase activity; protein binding; retinol O-fatty-acyltransferase activity; transferase activity, transferring acyl groups

Biological Process: diacylglycerol metabolic process; fatty acid homeostasis; retinol metabolic process; sequestering of lipid; triacylglycerol biosynthetic process; triacylglycerol metabolic process

Disease: Diarrhea 7