Research group "Plant acyl-CoA metabolism"

The group is working on different aspects of the lipid metabolism in various model organisms. One focus is the analyses of controlling elements and the physiological function of the acyl-CoA pool. For this purpose we are analyzing mutants with modifications of the fatty acid metabolism. By genetic and biochemical analyses we are trying to elucidate functional relationships between the fatty acid metabolism and biological functions.
In a different project we are addressing the function of ABC-transporters involved in the transport of fatty acids across the peroxisomal membrane.