Term Name: | acetyl-CoA carboxylase complex |
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Synonyms: | ACCase complex |
Definition: | A protein complex that catalyzes the first step in long-chain fatty acid biosynthesis. For example, in E. coli the complex is heterohexameric and composed of biotin carbonyl carrier protein, biotin carboxylase and the acetate CoA-transferase complex. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0009317] QuickGO AmiGO |