Primary Identifier | IPR016475 | Type | Family |
Short Name | P-Actrans_bac |
description | E. coli is able to metabolise excess acetate and even use it as sole carbon source. The enzymes involved are acetyl-CoA synthetase (Acs, non-reversible dissimilation) and the phosphotransacetylase-acetate kinase pathway (Pta-Ack), which is characterised by its reversibility []. This entry represents phosphate acetyltransferase Pta from bacteria. |