Acyl-coenzyme A thioesterase 5 (Acot5)

Acyl-CoA thioesterases are a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of acyl-CoAs to the free fatty acid and coenzyme A (CoASH), providing the potential to regulate intracellular levels of acyl-CoAs, free fatty acids and CoASH. Seems to be involved in intraperoxisomal regulation of acyl-CoA amounts, but not CoASH levels.

Mainly active on medium-chain acyl- CoAs. May have a function in termination of beta-oxidation of fatty acids.