Acyl-CoA Thioesterase 11 (ACOT11) Antibody

Background

ACOT11, also known as BFIT (Brown Fat-Inducible Thioesterase), is a cytosolic enzyme involved in the hydrolysis of medium- and long-chain acyl-CoA esters, with a specific role in thermogenesis and energy expenditure. It is highly expressed in brown adipose tissue, where it regulates fatty acid mobilization and provides substrates for heat production through mitochondrial uncoupling. ACOT11 plays a crucial role in lipid metabolism during periods of cold exposure or metabolic stress, ensuring an adequate supply of free fatty acids for β-oxidation and thermogenic activity. In addition to its role in brown fat, ACOT11 is expressed in other tissues, where it contributes to lipid signaling and metabolic homeostasis. Dysregulation of ACOT11 has been implicated in metabolic syndromes such as obesity and insulin resistance, making it a potential target for therapies aimed at enhancing energy expenditure and combating metabolic diseases.