ACS2L_HUMAN Protein

Name Acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase 2-like, mitochondrial
Description Important for maintaining normal body temperature during fasting and for energy homeostasis. Essential for energy expenditure under ketogenic conditions (By similarity). Converts acetate to acetyl-CoA so that it can be used for oxidation through the tricarboxylic cycle to produce ATP and CO(2).
UniProt ID Q9NUB1
Gene ACSS1