Term Name: electron transfer flavoprotein complex
Synonyms: ETF complex
Definition: A protein complex facilitating the electron transfer from an acyl-CoA molecule to ubiquinone via its flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) cofactor. Usually contains an alpha and a beta subunit and the structural cofactor adenosine monophosphate (AMP). Part of a system that oxidizes an acyl-CoA molecule and reduces ubiquinone and other acceptors in the electron transport system.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0045251]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: cytoplasm
is a type of: protein-containing complex
has subtype: cytosolic electron transfer flavoprotein complex mitochondrial electron transfer flavoprotein complex