Enzyme - EC 2.3.1.21 - Carnitine O-palmitoyltransferase
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The tridimensional structure of this enzyme has not been resolved yet.
EC
2.3.1.21
Official Name
Carnitine O-palmitoyltransferase
Alternative Name(s)
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Class
2.Transferases
3.Acyltransferases
1.Acyltransferases
3.Acyltransferases
1.Acyltransferases
Catalysed reaction
acyl-CoA + L-carnitine 
CoA
+ L-palmitoylcarnitine
CoA
+ L-palmitoylcarnitineSubstrates
palmitoyl-CoA
L-carnitine
L-carnitine
Products
CoA
L-palmitoylcarnitine
L-palmitoylcarnitine
Metabolic Pathways
Other comments
Broad specificity to acyl group, over the range C(8) to C(18); optimal activity with palmitoyl-CoA.
Belongs to the acetyl-transferases group.