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The enzyme, found in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes, catalyses the Claisen condensation of an acetyl-CoA and an acyl-CoA (often another acetyl-CoA), leading to the formation of an acyl-CoA that is longer by two carbon atoms. The reaction starts with the acylation of a nucleophilic cysteine at the active site, usually by acetyl-CoA but potentially by a different acyl-CoA, with concomitant release of CoA. In the second step the acyl group is transferred to an acetyl-CoA molecule. cf. EC 2.3.1.16, acetyl-CoA C-acyltransferase.
Synonyms
acetoacetyl-coa thiolase, acetyl-coa acetyltransferase, erg10, acoat, acetyl-coa c-acetyltransferase, cytosolic acetoacetyl-coa thiolase, 2-methylacetoacetyl-coa thiolase, osat1, acetoacetyl coa thiolase, aact2, more