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ACETATE-COA LIGASE
An enzyme that catalyses the formation of CoA derivatives from ATP, acetate, and CoA to form AMP, pyrophosphate, and acetyl CoA. It acts also on propionates and acrylates.
Chemical name: Acetate:CoA ligase (AMP-forming)
Registry number: EC 6.2.1.1