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FAS II

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Type II fatty acid synthase found in prokaryotes, plants, and mitochondria. It consists of an acyl carrier protein and seven structurally independent monofunctional enzymes.

Fatty Acid Synthase

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(2011). FAS II. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_2125

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