| Function | Catalyzes the reversible transfer of acyl groups from carnitine to coenzyme A (CoA) and regulates the acyl-CoA/CoA ratio. Also plays a crucial role in the transport of fatty acids for beta-oxidation. Responsible for the synthesis of short- and branched-chain acylcarnitines. Active towards some branched-chain amino acid oxidation pathway (BCAAO) intermediates. Trans-2-enoyl-CoAs and 2-methylacyl-CoAs are poor substrates. |
| Protein Name | Carnitine O-AcetyltransferaseCarnitine AcetylaseCarnitine AcetyltransferaseCatCrat |
| Database Links | Reactome: R-HSA-389887Reactome: R-HSA-9033241 |
| Cellular Localisation | Endoplasmic ReticulumPeroxisomeMitochondrion Inner MembranePeripheral Membrane ProteinMatrix SideIsoform 1: MitochondrionIsoform 2: Peroxisome |
| Alternative Antibody Names | Anti-Carnitine O-Acetyltransferase antibodyAnti-Carnitine Acetylase antibodyAnti-Carnitine Acetyltransferase antibodyAnti-Cat antibodyAnti-Crat antibodyAnti-CRAT antibodyAnti-CAT1 antibody |
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