ACOT13
ACOT13 is a gene that encodes the enzyme Acyl-CoA thioesterase 13 in humans. This enzyme is part of the Acyl-CoA thioesterase family, which is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids.
Function[edit | edit source]
The ACOT13 gene provides instructions for making an enzyme that is found in the mitochondria, the energy-producing centers of cells. This enzyme is involved in the breakdown of certain types of fatty acids, specifically very long-chain fatty acids. By breaking down these fatty acids, the enzyme helps to control the amount of fatty acids in cells and tissues.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Mutations in the ACOT13 gene have been associated with a variety of health conditions. For example, some studies have suggested a link between variations in this gene and an increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the exact role of ACOT13 in these conditions.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
