Recombinant Human ACAT2/Acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase protein (His tag N-Terminus)

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

This enzyme facilitates the synthesis of cholesterol and ketone bodies essential processes for cellular energy balance. ACAT2 works as an independent enzyme rather than as a component of a multi-enzyme complex unlike some other acetyltransferases. By managing acetyl-CoA levels it supports energy homeostasis and lipogenesis providing substrates for downstream processes that are critical for sustaining cellular function and response to energy demands.

Pathways

The acetyl-transfer reactions catalyzed by ACAT2 are integral to the cholesterol biosynthesis and ketogenesis pathways. These pathways are important for energy balance and lipid modification. Within these pathways ACAT2 acts in close relation with HMG-CoA synthase an important player in cholesterol biosynthesis. The enzyme’s actions provide acetoacetyl-CoA which is a substrate for the production of HMG-CoA highlighting its role in maintaining metabolic flux.