Delta-4 Desaturase

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Description

Delta-4 Desaturase is a type of Desaturase Enzyme.

 

Biological Function of Delta-4 Desaturase

Fatty Acid Synthesis

 Delta-4-Desaturase is the catalyst for the conversion of Clupanodonic Acid to Docosahexaenoic Acid(DHA).

 Delta-4-Desaturase is the catalyst for the conversion of Adrenic Acid to Docosapentaenoic Acid.

 

These Ailments may Interfere with Delta-4 Desaturase

Nervous System

 Most Schizophrenia patients are found to be deficient in Delta-4 Desaturase.  [1]

 

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