| Description: | Citrate Synthase (CS) is a key enzyme in carbohydrate metabolism, specifically in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, where it catalyzes the conversion of oxaloacetate and acetyl-CoA to form citrate. This enzymatic process represents the first and crucial step in the TCA cycle, which is fundamental to cellular energy production. By initiating the cycle and facilitating the condensation of acetyl-CoA with oxaloacetate, CS plays a central role in channeling metabolic intermediates towards the production of energy-rich molecules. This step not only generates citrate but also sets the stage for subsequent reactions in the TCA cycle, ultimately contributing to the efficient extraction of energy from carbohydrates and other metabolic substrates. The activity of CS is pivotal in maintaining cellular energy homeostasis and ensuring the proper functioning of aerobic metabolism. Citrate Synthase/CS Protein, Human (sf9, His) is the recombinant human-derived Citrate Synthase/CS protein, expressed by Sf9 insect cells , with C-His labeled tag. The total length of Citrate Synthase/CS Protein, Human (sf9, His) is 439 a.a., with molecular weight of ~46 kDa. |
