Acyl transferase and fatty acid coenzyme A synthetase activities within bovine rod outer segments

Journal Article · Thu Jul 31 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-291X(86)80593-9· OSTI ID:5127530

Zimmerman, W F; Keys, S

Rod outer segments purified from bovine retinal homogenates were incubated with radiolabelled fatty acids (palmitic, docosahexaenoic) and palmitoyl Coenzyme A, and were found to contain enzyme activities that catalyze addition of these compounds to the major phospholipids of rod outer segment membranes. It is suggested that these phospholipid retailoring enzymes function to establish the unique fatty acid distribution and composition of the phospholipids of vertebrate rod outer segment membranes.

• Research Organization: Amherst College, MA
• OSTI ID: 5127530
• Journal Information: Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.; (United States), Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LIGASES
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ESTERS
EYES
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