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Acyl Coenzyme A

Medical Definition:	S-Acyl coenzyme A. Fatty acid coenzyme A derivatives that are involved in the biosynthesis and oxidation of fatty acids as well as in ceramide formation.
Guide Notes:	do not confuse with ACETYL COENZYME A
Previously Indexed:	Coenzyme A (1966-1977)

Acyl Coenzyme A Categories.

	Acetyl Coenzyme A - 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.
	Malonyl Coenzyme A - A coenzyme A derivative which plays a key role in the fatty acid synthesis in the cytoplasmic and microsomal systems.
	Palmitoyl Coenzyme A - A fatty acid coenzyme derivative which plays a key role in fatty acid oxidation and biosynthesis.

Acyl Coenzyme A Medical Definitions and Terms

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