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Acetate-CoA Ligase

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Definition: An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of CoA derivatives from ATP, acetate, and CoA to form AMP, pyrophosphate, and acetyl CoA. It acts also on propionates and acrylates. EC 6.2.1.1.      Other names Acetyl CoA Synthetase; Acetyl Activating Enzyme; Acetate Thiokinase; Thiokinase, Acetate; Synthetase, Acetyl CoA; Ligase, Acetate-CoA; Enzyme, Acetyl Activating; CoA Synthetase, Acetyl; Activating Enzyme, Acetyl; Acetate CoA Ligase; Acetyl Coenzyme A Synthetase; Acetothiokinase

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