ACSS2, ACSA, ACAS2, AceCS, MYH7B, Acetyl CoA synthetase
Activates acetate so that it can be used for lipid synthesis or for energy generation. Cytoplasmic acetyl-CoA synthetase (AceCS1) catalyzes the conversion of acetate and CoA to acetyl-CoA. Acetyl-CoA synthesized by AceCS1 is used for fatty acid and lipid biosynthesis. Studies suggest that this enzyme is regulated by sterol regulatory element-binding proteins.
