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Review
. 2021 Dec;288(23):6623-6634.
doi: 10.1111/febs.15709. Epub 2021 Jan 20.

Regulation and function of the palmitoyl-acyltransferase ZDHHC5

Keith T Woodley  1   2 , Mark O Collins  1
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Regulation and function of the palmitoyl-acyltransferase ZDHHC5

Keith T Woodley et al. FEBS J. 2021 Dec.
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Abstract

Protein palmitoylation (S-acylation) has emerged as an important player in a range of cellular processes, and as a result, the palmitoyl-acyltransferase (PAT) enzymes which mediate this modification have entered into the spotlight. Palmitoyltransferase ZDHHC5 (ZDHHC5) is among the more unique members of the PAT family as it is mainly localised to the plasma membrane and contains an extended cytoplasmic domain with several regulatory features. ZDHHC5 plays a vital role in a wide range of processes in different cell types. In this review, we offer a summary of the functions of ZDHHC5 in synaptic plasticity, cardiac function, cell adhesion and fatty acid uptake, among other processes. We also explore recent work has revealed several mechanisms to control the activity, localisation and function of ZDHHC5.

Keywords: S-acylation; ZDHHC5; membrane; palmitoylation.

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