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Acyl Carrier Protein

Medical Definition: Consists of a polypeptide chain and 4'-phosphopantetheine linked to a serine residue by a phosphodiester bond. Acyl groups are bound as thiol esters to the pantothenyl group. Acyl carrier protein is involved in every step of fatty acid synthesis by the cytoplasmic system.
Guide Notes: /biosyn /physiol permitted
Also Called: Myristoyl-ACP
Previously Indexed: Carrier Proteins (1971-1977)

Acyl Carrier Protein Medical Definitions and Terms

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