| succinyl-CoA hydrolase | |
| Ec Number: | 3.1.2.3 |
| Cas Number: | 9025-86-9 |
| Go Code: | 0004778 |
The enzyme succinyl-CoA hydrolase (EC 3.1.2.3) catalyzes the reaction
succinyl-CoA + H2O
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This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on thioester bonds. The systematic name is succinyl-CoA hydrolase. Other names in common use include succinyl-CoA acylase, succinyl coenzyme A hydrolase, and succinyl coenzyme A deacylase. This enzyme participates in the tricaboxylate cycle.