Aconitase

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Also known as:  Aconitate Hydratase;  Citrate Hydro-Lyase;  Cis-Aconitase

 

Description

Aconitase is a type of Lyase Enzyme.

 

Function of Aconitase

Metabolism

 Aconitase is involved in the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) as part of the Krebs Cycle of Energy production:

 Aconitase catalyzes the conversion of Citric Acid to Cis-Aconitate.

 Aconitase catalyzes the conversion of Cis-Aconitate to Isocitric Acid.

 

These Substances Enhance the Function of Aconitase

Minerals

 Iron is a cofactor for Aconitase.

 Sulfur is a cofactor for Aconitase.

 

These Ailments may Interfere with Aconitase

Metabolism

 Obesity patients may have impaired function of Aconitase.  This impaired Aconitase function in Obesity patients may account for the Fatigue experienced by Obesity patients.  [1]

 

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