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Citrate (si)-Synthase MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Citrate (si)-Synthase
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.913.050.368
Unique ID
D002950
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002950
Scope Note
Enzyme that catalyzes the first step of the tricarboxylic acid cycle (CITRIC ACID CYCLE). It catalyzes the reaction of oxaloacetate and acetyl CoA to form citrate and coenzyme A. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.7.
Entry Term(s)
Citrate Synthase
Registry Numbers
EC 2.3.3.1
CAS Type 1 Name
Citrate oxaloacetate-lyase ((pro-3S)-CH2COO(-)--acetyl-CoA)
Public MeSH Note
98; see CITRATE SYNTHASE 1991-97, see KETOACID-LYASES 1973-90
History Note
98(73)
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2005/06/30
Citrate (si)-Synthase Preferred
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