IUBMB Enzyme Nomenclature

EC 2.8.3.1

Accepted name: propionate CoA-transferase

Reaction: acetyl-CoA + propanoate = acetate + propanoyl-CoA

Other names: propionate coenzyme A-transferase; propionate-CoA:lactoyl-CoA transferase; propionyl CoA:acetate CoA transferase; propionyl-CoA transferase

Systematic name: acetyl-CoA:propanoate CoA-transferase

Comments: Butanoate and lactate can also act as acceptors.

Links to other databases: BRENDA, EAWAG-BBD, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 9026-15-7

References:

1. Stadtman, E.R. Acyl-coenzyme A synthesis by phosphotransacetylase and coenzyme A transphorase. Fed. Proc. 11 (1952) 291 only.

[EC 2.8.3.1 created 1961]


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