Gene Information
Gene NameDGA2
OrganismHomo sapiens (Human)
Gene Length328
Protein NamesAcyl-CoA wax alcohol acyltransferase 1 (EC 2.3.1.75) (Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 2-like protein 3) (Diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2) (Long-chain-alcohol O-fatty-acyltransferase 1)
Target NameNA
Target TypeNA
Gene AgeNA
Evolutionary StageNA
AlphaFoldDBQ58HT5
Gene CardAWAT1
Uniprot IDQ58HT5
PfamPF03982
In ASDno
Allosteric PredictionNA
Ortholog in AnimalsNA
OhnologsNA
ParalogsNA
TissueNA
Tissue SpecificityPredominantly expressed in skin, where it is limited to the sebaceous gland. Expressed in more mature, centrally located cells just before their rupture and sebum release. Also expressed in all tissues except spleen. Expressed at higher level in thymus, prostate and testis. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15671038}.
Pharmacological Animal ModelsNA
Gene Ontology
(biological process)
Gene Ontology
(cellular component)
Gene Ontology
(molecular function)
PDB NA 
DBSNP NA 
Subcellular location [CC]Endoplasmic reticulum membrane {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:Q6E213};
Multi-pass membrane protein {ECO:0000255}.
Mouse PG classificationNA
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