DARMORV10_C03P44720.1 — Brassica napus

Summary

DARMORV10_C03P44720.1 on oilseed rape (Brassica napus) chromosome C03 encodes a fatty acid desaturase with acyl-lipid omega-3 desaturase (cytochrome B5) activity, acyl-CoA 15-desaturase activity, and linolenate delta15 desaturase activity. This gene is associated with unsaturated fatty acid anabolism, fatty acid metabolism, lipogenesis, lipid storage, seed development, seed germination, autotrophy, metabolic burst, calcium signaling, and NO storage. The encoded protein localizes to the chloroplast membrane, ER membrane, and membrane. It is also linked to oleic acid content. Studies of related genes in other species connect this family to omega-3 fatty acid desaturase functions (EC 1.14.19.25, 1.14.19.13, 1.14.19.35).