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Phenylalanine N-acetyltransferase

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phenylalanine N-acetyltransferase
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EC no.2.3.1.53
CAS no.9075-16-5
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In enzymology, a phenylalanine N-acetyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.53) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

acetyl-CoA + L-phenylalanine CoA + N-acetyl-L-phenylalanine

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

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:L-phenylalanine N-acetyltransferase. This enzyme is also called acetyl-CoA-L-phenylalanine alpha-N-acetyltransferase. This enzyme participates in phenylalanine metabolism.

References

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  • Leuzinger W, Baker AL, Cauvin E (1968). "Acetylcholinesterase. II. Crystallization, absorption spectra, isoionic point". Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 59 (2): 620–3. doi:10.1073/pnas.59.2.620. PMC 224717. PMID 5238989.