Benzoate—CoA ligase

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Benzoate—CoA ligase - brief summary


In enzymology, a benzoate-CoA ligase (EC 6.2.1.25) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction ATP + benzoate + CoA AMP + diphosphate + benzoyl-CoA The 3 substrates of this enzyme are ATP, benzoate, and CoA, whereas its 3 products are AMP, diphosphate, and benzoyl-CoA.

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