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Information on EC 2.3.3.9 - malate synthase

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EC Tree
     2 Transferases
         2.3 Acyltransferases
             2.3.3 Acyl groups converted into alkyl groups on transfer
                2.3.3.9 malate synthase
IUBMB Comments
The enzyme catalyses the irreversible condensation of acetyl-CoA with glyoxylate to form (S)-malate. Among other functions, the enzyme participates in the glyoxylate cycle, a modified version of the TCA cycle that bypasses steps that lead to a loss of CO2.
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The expected taxonomic range for this enzyme is: Bacteria, Eukaryota, Archaea
Synonyms
malate synthase, malate synthase g, glyoxylate cycle enzyme, malate synthetase, malate synthase a, malate synthase 1, more
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LITERATURE
acetyl-CoA + glyoxylate + H2O = (S)-malate + CoA
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