Alpha-Methylacyl-CoA Racemase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase (382 aa, ~42 kDa) is encoded by the human AMACR gene. This protein plays a role in the beta-oxidation of branched-chain fatty acids.

**Synonyms:** - 2-methylacyl-CoA Racemase - AMACR - EC 5.1.99.4 - X-methylacyl-CoA Racemase