Carnitine Acyltransferases

**Definition:** Acyltransferases in the inner mitochondrial membrane that catalyze the reversible transfer of acyl groups from acyl-CoA to L-carnitine and thereby mediate the transport of activated fatty acids through that membrane. EC 2.3.1.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.050.350

**Synonyms:** - Carnitine-Acylcarnitine Translocase - Acylcarnitine Translocase - Carnitine Translocase