Definition: Enzymes which transfer coenzyme A moieties from acyl- or acetyl-CoA to various carboxylic acceptors forming a thiol ester. Enzymes in this group are instrumental in ketone body metabolism and utilization of acetoacetate in mitochondria. EC 2.8.3.
Other names CoA-Transferases; Transferases, Coenzyme A; Transferases, CoA; Acyl CoA Transferases; A-Transferases, Coenzyme; A Transferases, Coenzyme; Coenzyme A Transferases; CoA Transferases; Acyl-CoA-Transferases