Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase

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Also known as:  Carnitine O-Palmitoyltransferase;  Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase;  CPT;  EC. 2.3.1.21

 

Description

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase is an endogenous Transferase Enzyme.

 

Biological Function of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase

Metabolism

 Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase catalyzes the conversion of Palmitoyl Coenzyme A (Palmitoyl-CoA) + Carnitine to Coenzyme A and L-Palmitoylcarnitine.

 

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