Peroxisomal Acyl-Coenzyme A Oxidase 2

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

**Definition:** Peroxisomal acyl-coenzyme A oxidase 2 (681 aa, ~77 kDa) is encoded by the human ACOX2 gene. This protein is involved in the mediation of fatty acid oxidation and the synthesis of bile acid.

**Synonyms:** - 3-Alpha,7-Alpha,12-Alpha-Trihydroxy-5-Beta-Cholestanoyl-CoA 24-Hydroxylase - 3-Alpha,7-Alpha,12-Alpha-Trihydroxy-5-Beta-Cholestanoyl-CoA Oxidase - ACOX2 - EC 1.17.99.3 - THCA-CoA Oxidase - THCCox - Trihydroxycoprostanoyl-CoA Oxidase