Acyl-ACP

Acyl-ACP is an intermediate in fatty acid synthesis. Reactions involving Acyl-ACP in fatty acid biosynthesis are shown as follows (Figure 18.27):

1. Trans-2-Enoyl-ACP + NADPH + H+  <=> Acyl-ACP +  NADP+ (catalyzed by Enoyl-ACP Reductase)

2. Acyl-ACP + Malonyl-ACP <=> -Ketoacyl-ACP + ACP, + CO2 (catalyzed by -Ketoacyl-ACP Synthase)

See also: Fatty Acid Biosynthesis Strategy, Fatty Acid Synthase, Fatty Acids, Palmitate Synthesis from Acetyl-CoA, Synthesis of Long Chain Fatty Acids

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