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acyltransferase /ac·yl·trans·fer·ase/ (-trans´fer-ās) any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of an acyl group from one substance to another.

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An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an acyl group from an acyl CoA to various acceptors. Also called transacylase.

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