Pantothenate Synthase

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Also known as:  Pantoate-Activating Enzyme;  Pantoate-Beta-Alanine Ligase

 

Description

Pantothenate Synthase is an Ligase Enzyme.

 

Biological Function of Pantothenate Synthase

Metabolism

 Pantothenate Synthase catalyzes the conversion of Beta-Alanine (a form of Alanine) and Pantoic Acid (Pantoate) to Pantothenic Acid.

 

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