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Member database | PANTHER |
PANTHER type | family |
Short name | Fungal_FAS AI |
Description
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The fungal fatty acid synthase (FAS) family is responsible for the biosynthesis of long-chain fatty acids, which are essential components of cell membranes and precursors for various bioactive compounds. These enzymes catalyze the formation of fatty acids from acetyl-CoA, malonyl-CoA, and NADPH. The FAS complex is typically composed of two subunits, alpha and beta, each containing multiple catalytic domains that work in concert to extend the fatty acid chain. In fungi, these enzymes are also involved in the production of secondary metabolites, such as mycotoxins and bioactive lipopeptides, by providing starter units or precursors for non-ribosomal peptide synthetases and polyketide synthases. The FAS family plays a crucial role in fungal metabolism and pathogenicity, as some of the secondary metabolites synthesized are virulence factors or have pharmacological significance.
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Representative structure
8prw: Cryo-EM structure of the yeast fatty acid synthase at 1.9 angstrom resolution