Coenzyme A-Transferases

**Definition:** Enzymes which transfer coenzyme A moieties from acyl- or acetyl-CoA to various carboxylic acceptors forming a thiol ester. Enzymes in this group are instrumental in ketone body metabolism and utilization of acetoacetate in mitochondria. EC 2.8.3.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.817.200

**Synonyms:** - Acyl-CoA-Transferases - Coenzyme A Transferases - CoA Transferases - CoA-Transferases