Imidazole_N-acetyltransferase

Imidazole N-acetyltransferase

Imidazole N-acetyltransferase

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In enzymology, an imidazole N-acetyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.2) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

acetyl-CoA + imidazole CoA + N-acetylimidazole

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are acetyl-CoA and imidazole, whereas its two products are CoA and N-acetylimidazole.

This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those acyltransferases transferring groups other than aminoacyl groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is acetyl-CoA:imidazole N-acetyltransferase. Other names in common use include imidazole acetylase, and imidazole acetyltransferase.


References

    • Kinsky SC (January 1960). "Assay, purification, and properties of imidazole acetylase". The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 235: 94–8. PMID 14409246.



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