Definition: An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA from acetyl-CoA and acetoacetyl-CoA. This is a key enzyme in steroid biosynthesis. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.5.
DF: HMG COA SYNTHASE
Other names Synthase, Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA; Hydroxymethylglutaryl CoA Synthase; HMG-CoA synthase; 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A synthase