ACSL3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ACSL3 wild-type allele is located within 2q34-q35 and is approximately 84 kb in length. This allele, which encodes long-chain-fatty-acid-CoA ligase 3 protein, plays a role in the mediation of lipid biosynthesis. A translocation of this gene with the ETV1 gene may be associated with prostate cancer.

**Synonyms:** - ACS3 - Acyl-CoA Synthetase Long-Chain Family Member 3 wt Allele - FACL3 - Fatty-Acid-Coenzyme A Ligase, Long-Chain 3 Gene - LACS3 - PRO2194