catalytic activity:ATP + a long-chain carboxylic acid + CoA = AMP + diphosphate + an acyl-CoA.,
cofactor:Magnesium.,
function:Activation of long-chain fatty acids for both synthesis of cellular lipids, and degradation via beta-oxidation. Preferentially uses oleate, arachidonate, eicosapentaenoate and docosahexaenoate as substrates.,
similarity:Belongs to the ATP-dependent AMP-binding enzyme family.,
subcellular location:Mitochondrion outer membrane; Single-pass type III membrane protein (By similarity). Peroxisome membrane; Single-pass type III membrane protein (By similarity). Microsome membrane; Single-pass type III membrane protein (By similarity). Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Single-pass type III membrane protein.,
Activation of long-chain fatty acids for both synthesis of cellular lipids, and degradation via beta-oxidation. Preferentially uses oleate, arachidonate, eicosapentaenoate and docosahexaenoate as substrates (By similarity).,