Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase

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Also known as:  DAG Acyltransferase;  Diglyceride Acyltransferase

 

Description

Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase is a type of Transferase Enzyme.

 

Biological Function of Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase

Metabolism

 Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase catalyzes the conversion of Diglycerides into Triglycerides (in the Liver).

 

These Substances may Inhibit Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase

Polyphenols

 Tangeretin may inhibit the production/activity of Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase.  [1]

 

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