MeSH definition : An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA from acetyl-CoA
and acetoacetyl-CoA. This is a key enzyme in steroid biosynthesis. This enzyme was
formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.5.;
MeSH synonym : 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A synthase; HMG-CoA synthase; synthase, hydroxymethylglutaryl-coa; hydroxymethylglutaryl CoA synthase; 3 hydroxy 3 methylglutaryl coenzyme A synthase; A synthase, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme; synthase, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A; synthase, HMG-CoA; HMG CoA Synthase; CoA Synthase, HMG; Synthase, HMG CoA;
MeSH CAS label : (S)-3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA acetoacetyl-CoA-lyase (CoA-acetylating);
An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA from acetyl-CoA
and acetoacetyl-CoA. This is a key enzyme in steroid biosynthesis. This enzyme was
formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.5.