Enoyl-CoA Hydratase

Enoyl-CoA hydratase catalyzes addition of water to trans-2-enoyl-S-CoA in the process of fatty acid oxidation (Figure 18.16). The product of this reaction is the stereospecific L isomer of 3-hydroxylacyl-CoA.

> Trans-2-Enoyl-S-CoA + H 2O <=> L-3-Hydroxyacyl-S-CoA

See also: -Oxidation of Saturated Fatty Acid, Unsaturated Fatty Acid Oxidation, Oxidation of Odd-Numbered Fatty Acids, Peroxisomal -Oxidation, Fatty Acids, Figure 18.16

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