FAE1 — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsFAE1 (CSA11G007400) on Camelina sativa chromosome 11 encodes a 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase, a member of the FAE1-type polyketide synthase family with acyltransferase activity and protein homodimerization activity. The gene is associated with fatty acid elongation, very-long-chain fatty acid metabolism, lipogenesis, and polyketide and flavonoid anabolism, and is linked to seed development. It localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and membrane. CsFAE1 has been connected to seed weight, seed oil content and composition, eicosenoic acid content, very-long-chain omega-7 fatty acid content, trichome development, and very-long-chain fatty acid biosynthesis and production. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to erucic acid content, seed very-long-chain fatty acid accumulation, wax ester accumulation, and C20 hydroxy fatty acid synthesis.