Enzymes involved in acetate production in Entamoeba histolytica were studied.
In axenic amoebae acetate is produced only by acetyl-CoA synthetase (ACS).
ACS does not significantly contribute to ATP production in the parasite.
ACS is responsible for CoA regeneration under oxidative stress conditions.
PPi-acetate kinase appears to have a marginal contribution to PPi supply.
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