fatty acid synthase activity [GO_0004312]

Catalysis of the reaction: acetyl-CoA + n malonyl-CoA + 2n NADPH + 2n H+ = long-chain fatty acid + n+1 CoA + n CO2 + 2n NADP+.

fatty acid synthase activity

ID: GO_0004312

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: acetyl-CoA + n malonyl-CoA + 2n NADPH + 2n H+ = long-chain fatty acid + n+1 CoA + n CO2 + 2n NADP+.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
acyl-CoA:malonyl-CoA C-acyltransferase (decarboxylating, oxoacyl- and enoyl-reducing and thioester-hydrolysing) related synonym 2.3.1.85
fatty-acid synthase activity exact synonym

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