Reaction 21649

Reaction Details
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pimelate + ATP + coenzyme A → pimeloyl-CoA + AMP + diphosphate
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:6-CARBOXYHEXANOATE--COA-LIGASE-RXN
References:
  • Izumi Y, Morita H, Sato K, Tani Y, Ogata K (1972). "Synthesis of biotin-vitamers from pimelic acid and coenzyme A by cell-free extracts of various bacteria." Biochim Biophys Acta 264(1);210-3. PMID: 4623286