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EC 2.3.1.78 Details
EC number
2.3.1.78
Accepted name
heparan-α-glucosaminide N-acetyltransferase
Reaction
acetyl-CoA + heparan sulfate α-D-glucosaminide = CoA + heparan sulfate N-acetyl-α-D-glucosaminide
Other name(s)
acetyl-CoA:α-glucosaminide N-acetyltransferase
Systematic name
acetyl-CoA:heparan-α-D-glucosaminide N-acetyltransferase
CAS registry number
79955-83-2
Comment
Brings about the acetylation of glucosamine groups of heparan sulfate and heparin from which the sulfate has been removed. Also acts on heparin. Not identical with EC 2.3.1.3 glucosamine N-acetyltransferase or EC 2.3.1.4 glucosamine-phosphate N-acetyltransferase.
History
created 1984
EC Tree
2.3.1.55 created 1976, deleted 1999
2.3.1.120 created 1990, deleted 1992
2.3.1.124 created 1990, deleted 1992