Enables serine O-acyltransferase activity. Involved in peptidyl-serine octanoylation and protein decanoylation. Located in endoplasmic reticulum membrane. Is expressed in ductus deferens; prostate gland; and testis. Orthologous to human MBOAT4 (membrane bound O-acyltransferase domain containing 4).
MGI Description
PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for null mutations lack the mature form of ghrelin in the plasma and display abnormal responses to changes in diet.
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