Term Name: fatty acid 2-hydroxylase activity
Synonyms: fatty acid alpha-hydroxylase activity
Definition: Catalysis of the hydroxylation of the C-2 position in a fatty acid. The 2-hydroxylation may occur on free fatty acids or within the fatty acyl chain of a sphingolipid.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0080132]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen, another compound as one donor, and incorporation of one atom of oxygen
has subtype: 4-hydroxysphinganine ceramide fatty acyl 2-hydroxylase activity dihydroceramide fatty acyl 2-hydroxylase activity free fatty acid 2-hydroxylase activity