This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those acyltransferases transferring groups other than aminoacyl groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is acetyl-CoA:D-amino-acid N-acetyltransferase. Other names in common use include D-amino acid acetyltransferase, and D-amino acid-alpha-N-acetyltransferase. This enzyme participates in phenylalanine metabolism.
References
Zenk MH, Schmitt J (1965). "Reinigung und Eigenschaften von Acetyl-CoA:D-Aminosaure-alpha-N-Acetyltransferase aus Hefe". Biochem. Z. 342: 54–65.