Type: | Family | Name: | Acyl-CoA thioesterase |
Description: | Acyl-CoA thioesterases are a group of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of acyl-CoAs to the free fatty acid and coenzyme A (CoASH). They consequently have the potential to regulate intracellular levels of acyl-CoAs, free fatty acids and CoASH. They may also be involved in the metabolic regulation of peroxisome proliferation.This family includes acyl-CoA thioesterase 2 [], acyl-coenzyme A thioesterase 8 [] and peroxisomal long-chain acyl-CoA thioesterase 1 []. | Short Name: | Acyl_CoA_thio |