LPAT2 — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsLPAT2 (CSA06G033430) on Camelina sativa chromosome 6 encodes a lysophosphatidate acyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.51) with an acyltransferase domain and a phospholipid/glycerol acyltransferase family domain. The enzyme is annotated to lysophosphatidate acyltransferase activity and protein binding, and is associated with CDP-diacylglycerol anabolism, fatty acid elongation, and adiposome formation. It localises to the endoplasmic reticulum membrane, endomembrane system, and adiposome. The gene is linked to oleic acid content, photosynthetic rate, seed size, seed oil production, phospholipid content, and plant development including vegetative, reproductive, and root growth. Studies of related genes in other species link the LPAT2 family to embryo development, triacylglycerol composition, and female gametophyte development, as well as to seed weight, chlorophyll content, and drought tolerance.