NCIt synonyms : LACS 1; Palmitoyl-CoA Ligase 2; Long-Chain-Fatty-Acid CoA Ligase 2; Acyl-CoA Synthetase 1; Fatty-Acid-Coenzyme A Ligase; FACL2; Fatty-Acid-Coenzyme A Ligase, Long-Chain 2; Long-Chain-Fatty-Acid CoA Ligase 1; Palmitoyl-CoA Ligase 1; Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Synthetase 2; LACS 2; Fatty-Acid-Coenzyme A Ligase, Long-Chain 1; FACL1; Lignoceroyl-CoA Synthase; Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Synthetase 1; ACS1; EC 6.2.1.3; Acyl-CoA Synthetase Long-Chain Family Member 1; Long-Chain-Fatty-Acid--CoA Ligase 1;
NCIt definition : Long-chain-fatty-acid-CoA ligase 1 (698 aa, 78 kDa) is encoded by the human ACSL1
gene. This protein is involved in fatty acid metabolism and transport.;
NCIt note : Long-chain-fatty-acid-CoA ligase 1 converts free long-chain fatty acids into fatty
acyl-CoA esters for biosynthesis of cellular lipids and degradation via beta-oxidation.;