Term Name: | fatty acid alpha-hydroxylase activity |
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Synonyms: | fatty acid 2-hydroxylase |
Definition: | Catalysis of the conversion of a fatty acid to an alpha-hydroxylated fatty acid. A hydroxyl group is added to the second carbon, counted from the carboxyl end, of a fatty acid chain. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0080132] QuickGO AmiGO |