MeSH definition : Enzymes which transfer coenzyme A moieties from acyl- or acetyl-CoA to various carboxylic
acceptors forming a thiol ester. Enzymes in this group are instrumental in ketone
body metabolism and utilization of acetoacetate in mitochondria. EC 2.8.3.;
MeSH synonym : acyl-coa-transferases; coa transferases; transferases, coa; transferases, coenzyme a; a-transferases, coenzyme; coa-transferases; acyl coa transferases; coenzyme A transferases;
Enzymes which transfer coenzyme A moieties from acyl- or acetyl-CoA to various carboxylic
acceptors forming a thiol ester. Enzymes in this group are instrumental in ketone
body metabolism and utilization of acetoacetate in mitochondria. EC 2.8.3.