acetyl-coenzyme A

American  

[uh-seet-l-koh-en-zahym, uh-set-, as-i-tl-] / əˈsit l koʊˈɛn zaɪm, əˈsɛt-, ˈæs ɪ tl- /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. the acetylated form of coenzyme A, formed as an intermediate in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and protein in animal metabolism.

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acetyl coenzyme A Scientific  

1. A compound that functions as a coenzyme in many biological reactions. It is formed as an intermediate step in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Also called acetyl CoA. Chemical formula: C ₂₃ H ₃₈ N ₇ O ₁₇ P ₃ S.

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Etymology

Origin of acetyl-coenzyme A

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In this model, ethyl-coenzyme M is transformed into acetyl-coenzyme A, a molecule involved in many other metabolic processes, which is then oxidized through a mechanism called the reverse Wood–Ljungdahl pathway9.

From Nature

However, the conversion of ethyl-coenzyme M to acetyl-coenzyme A still requires experimental validation.

From Nature

The next logical steps are to resolve the controversy regarding the nature of the communication between the newly identified ethane-oxidizing microorganism and its sulfate-reducing partner, and to build the metabolic bridge between ethyl-coenzyme M and acetyl-coenzyme A.

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