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Pantothenate kinase 2, mitochondrial

Definition:

[Isoform 1]: Mitochondrial isoform that catalyzes the phosphorylation of pantothenate to generate 4'-phosphopantothenate in the first and rate-determining step of coenzyme A (CoA) synthesis. Required for angiogenic activity of umbilical vein of endothelial cells (HUVEC).; [Isoform 4]: Cytoplasmic isoform that catalyzes the phosphorylation of pantothenate to generate 4'-phosphopantothenate in the first and rate-determining step of coenzyme A (CoA) synthesis.

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