title: The Arabidopsis acyl-CoA oxidase gene family.
abstract: A family of acyl-CoA oxidase isozymes catalyse the first step in the peroxisomal fatty acid beta-oxidation spiral. Our group and others have recently characterized four genes from this family in the model oilseed Arabidopsis. These genes encode isozymes with different acyl-CoA substrate specificities, which together encompass the full range of fatty acid chain lengths that exist in vivo. Here we review the biochemical properties and physiological roles of the acyl-CoA oxidase isozymes.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Novel Agricultural Products, Department of Biology, University of York, P.O. Box 373, York YO10 5YW, UK.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Eastmond
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hooks
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: D042962:Acyl-CoA Oxidase; D017360:Arabidopsis / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000235:genetics*; D029681:Arabidopsis Proteins; D019281:Dimerization; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D007527:Isoenzymes / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D007700:Kinetics; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D005810:Multigene Family; D010088:Oxidoreductases / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism*; D020675:Peroxisomes / Q000201:enzymology; D012639:Seeds / Q000201:enzymology
chemical_list: D029681:Arabidopsis Proteins; D005227:Fatty Acids; D007527:Isoenzymes; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D010088:Oxidoreductases; C467988:ACX3 protein, Arabidopsis; D042962:Acyl-CoA Oxidase