Formation of a heterooctameric complex between aspartate α-decarboxylase and its cognate activating factor, PanZ, is CoA-dependent

► PanZ is required for formation of the pyruvoyl-cofactor in PanD (ADC) in vivo. ► PanZ and PanD interact with nanomolar affinity. ► Interaction of PanZ and PanD is dependent upon coenzyme A. ► PanZ and PanD form a heterooctameric complex which binds four molecules of CoA.