Malate Synthase

**Definition:** An important enzyme in the glyoxylic acid cycle which reversibly catalyzes the synthesis of L-malate from acetyl-CoA and glyoxylate. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.2.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.050.618

**Synonyms:** - Glyoxylate Transacetylase - Malate Condensing Enzyme - Malate Synthetase