Enzyme Details

EC Classification

2.8.3.8

Enzyme name
(recommended)

acetate CoA-transferase

Alternative names

acyl-CoA:acetate CoA-transferase
acetate coenzyme A-transferase
butyryl CoA:acetate CoA transferase
butyryl coenzyme A transferase
succinyl-CoA:acetate CoA transferase

Classification

Transferases

Transferring sulfur-containing groups

CoA-transferases

Catalyses reactions

Acetate + Acyl-CoA <-> Acetyl-CoA + Fatty acid anion

Acetate + Butanoyl-CoA <-> Acetyl-CoA + Butanoate

Acetate + Acetoacetyl-CoA <-> Acetyl-CoA + Acetoacetate

External links

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IntEnz (EBI)
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