ATP citrate synthase

Definition:

EC Tree > 2 Transferases > 2.3 Acyltransferases > 2.3.3 Acyl groups converted into alkyl groups on transfer > 2.3.3.8 ATP citrate synthase
ATP citrate lyase (ACLY) uses ATP to split citrate into acetyl-CoA and oxaloacetate, the cytosolic acetyl-CoA supply for lipogenesis and cholesterol synthesis (bifunctional with citryl-CoA lyase and ligase activities).

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