holo-ACP synthasemedical dictionary

<enzyme>

<cell biology> An enzyme catalyzing transfer of the 4'-phosphopantetheinyl residue from CoA to a serine of apo-ACP (acyl carrier protein) to form holo-ACP, releasing adenosine 3',5'-bisphosphate; a required step if fatty acid biosynthesis is to function.

(05 Mar 2000)