FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as S27A1_HUMAN, SLC27A1, ACSVL5, FATP1. Mediates the ATP-dependent import of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA) into the cell by mediating their translocation at the plasma membrane (PubMed:28178239). Has also an acyl-CoA ligase activity for long-chain and very-long-chain fatty acids. May act directly as a bona fide transporter, or alternatively, in a cytoplasmic or membrane-associated multimeric protein complex to trap and draw fatty acids towards accumulation. Plays a pivotal role in regulating available LCFA substrates from exogenous sources in tissues undergoing high levels of beta-oxidation or triglyceride synthesis. May be involved in regulation of cholesterol metabolism (By similarity). Probably involved in fatty acid transport across the blood barrier (PubMed:21395585). Self-associates. May function as a homodimer (By similarity). Interacts with EPRS1; mediates the translocation of SLC27A1 from the cytoplasm to the plasma membrane thereby increasing the uptake of long-chain fatty acids (PubMed:28178239). Interacts with DGAT2 and this interaction is enhanced in the presence of ZFYVE1 (PubMed:28178239).

EXTERNAL LINKS

SLC27A1

Long-chain fatty acid transport protein 1

SLC27A1

Molecular Synopsis