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Acyl Carrier Protein

MESHD000213

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.

Synonyms

  • Carrier Protein, Acyl
  • Protein, Acyl Carrier
  • Myristoyl-ACP
  • Myristoyl ACP

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:24.502Z