TABLE 1.
Genes encoding DGAT enzymes
| Enzyme | Gene (UniGene) | Chromosome Localization | Number of Exons | Number of Amino acids | Tissues with High Levels of mRNA Expression |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGAT1 | |||||
| Human | DGAT1 Hs .512810 | 8q24.3 cM | 17 | 488 | Small intestine, testis, adipose tissues, mammary gland, thymus, skeletal muscle, spleen, heart, skin |
| Mouse | Dgat1 Mm. 22633 | 15 D3 | 17 | 498 | Small intestine, testis, adipose tissues, mammary gland, skin |
| DGAT2 | |||||
| Human | DGAT2 Hs. 334305 | 11q13.3 cM | 8 | 388 | Liver, adipose tissues, mammary gland, testis, peripheral leukocytes, heart |
| Mouse | Dgat2 Mm. 180189 | 7 E1 | 8 | 388 | Liver, testis, heart, kidney, stomach, small intestine, skeletal muscle, skin, uterus |