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Acetyl Coenzyme A

MESHD000105

Acetyl CoA participates in the biosynthesis of fatty acids and sterols, in the oxidation of fatty acids and in the metabolism of many amino acids. It also acts as a biological acetylating agent.

Synonyms

  • Coenzyme A, Acetyl
  • Acetyl CoA
  • CoA, Acetyl
  • Acetyl-CoA

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