Biology:Succinyl-CoA hydrolase

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succinyl-CoA hydrolase
Identifiers
EC number3.1.2.3
CAS number9025-86-9
Databases
IntEnzIntEnz view
BRENDABRENDA entry
ExPASyNiceZyme view
KEGGKEGG entry
MetaCycmetabolic pathway
PRIAMprofile
PDB structuresRCSB PDB PDBe PDBsum
Gene OntologyAmiGO / QuickGO

The enzyme succinyl-CoA hydrolase (EC 3.1.2.3) catalyzes the reaction

succinyl-CoA + H2O [math]\displaystyle{ \rightleftharpoons }[/math] CoA + succinate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on thioester bonds. The systematic name is succinyl-CoA hydrolase. Other names in common use include succinyl-CoA acylase, succinyl coenzyme A hydrolase, and succinyl coenzyme A deacylase. This enzyme participates in the tricaboxylate cycle.

References

  • "Succinyl and acetyl coenzyme A deacylases". J. Biol. Chem. 198 (1): 323–334. 1952. PMID 12999747.