| Product Name |
phosphopantothenate-cysteine ligase (ATP) |
| Example Structure |
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| Synonyms |
4′-phosphopantothenoylcysteine synthetase, CoaB, Dfp, phosphopantothenoylcysteine synthetase, PPC synthetase, PPC-synthetase, PPCS |
| EC Number |
6.3.2.51 |
| CAS Registry Number |
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| Comments |
A key enzyme in the production of coenzyme A. The eukaryotic enzyme requires ATP, in contrast to the bacterial enzyme, EC?6.3.2.5, which requires CTP. |
| Cofactor |
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| History |
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| Reactions |
Atp + (R)-4′-phosphopantothenate + L-cysteine = amp + diphosphate + N-((R)-4′-phosphopantothenoyl)-L-cysteine. |
