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acyltransferase

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acyltransferase /ac·yl·trans·fer·ase/ (-trans´fer-as) any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of an acyl group from one substance to another.
ac·yl·trans·fer·ase (sl-trnsf-rs, -rz)
n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an acyl group from an acyl CoA to various acceptors. Also called transacylase.
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