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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Transferases > Acyltransferases > Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Synthase

Preferred term

Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Synthase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA from acetyl-CoA and acetoacetyl-CoA. This is a key enzyme in steroid biosynthesis. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.5.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A synthase
  • 9027-44-5 (CAS RN)
  • HMG CoA Synthase
  • HMG-CoA synthase
  • (S)-3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA acetoacetyl-CoA-lyase (CoA-acetylating)

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