Synonyms ACAT-related gene product 1, Acyl-CoA retinol O-fatty-acyltransferase, AGRP1 + [8] |
Introduction Catalyzes the terminal and only committed step in triacylglycerol synthesis by using diacylglycerol and fatty acyl CoA as substrates (PubMed:16214399, PubMed:18768481, PubMed:28420705, PubMed:9756920, PubMed:32433611, PubMed:32433610). Highly expressed in epithelial cells of the small intestine and its activity is essential for the absorption of dietary fats (PubMed:18768481). In liver, plays a role in esterifying exogenous fatty acids to glycerol, and is required to synthesize fat for storage (PubMed:16214399). Also present in female mammary glands, where it produces fat in the milk (By similarity). May be involved in VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) assembly (PubMed:18768481). In contrast to DGAT2 it is not essential for survival (By similarity). Functions as the major acyl-CoA retinol acyltransferase (ARAT) in the skin, where it acts to maintain retinoid homeostasis and prevent retinoid toxicity leading to skin and hair disorders (PubMed:16214399). Exhibits additional acyltransferase activities, includin acyl CoA:monoacylglycerol acyltransferase (MGAT), wax monoester and wax diester synthases (By similarity). Also able to use 1-monoalkylglycerol (1-MAkG) as an acyl acceptor for the synthesis of monoalkyl-monoacylglycerol (MAMAG) (PubMed:28420705). |
Target |
Mechanism Cytochrome P450 gene transference [+1] |
Active Org. |
Originator Org. |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication- |
Drug Highest PhasePhase 2 |
First Approval Ctry. / Loc.- |
First Approval Date20 Jan 1800 |
Target |
Mechanism DGAT1 inhibitors [+1] |
Active Org. |
Originator Org. |
Inactive Indication |
Drug Highest PhasePhase 2 |
First Approval Ctry. / Loc.- |
First Approval Date20 Jan 1800 |
Target |
Mechanism DGAT1 inhibitors |
Active Org. |
Originator Org. |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Drug Highest PhasePhase 1 |
First Approval Ctry. / Loc.- |
First Approval Date20 Jan 1800 |
Start Date01 Mar 2024 |
Sponsor / Collaborator |
Start Date11 May 2021 |
Sponsor / Collaborator |
Start Date06 Apr 2021 |
Sponsor / Collaborator Pfizer Inc. [+1] |