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Malonate-Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase (Acetylating)
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Definition
: An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of 3-oxopropanoate (malonate semialdehyde) to acetyl COENZYME A. It plays a role in the metabolism of BETA-ALANINE.
Other names
Malonic-
Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase (Acylating); Malonate Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase (Acetylating); MSA Dehydrogenase