Acetyl Coenzyme A

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Overview

Acetyl Coenzyme A is an endogenous chemical involved in many aspects of metabolism.

Biological Function of Acetyl Coenzyme A

Metabolism

 Acetyl Coenzyme A is an essential precursor for the endogenous production of Cholesterol:

 Cholesterol - Biochemical Pathway

 Acetyl Coenzyme A is involved in the Krebs Cycle of cellular Energy production - Acetyl Coenzyme A is responsible for the conversion of the last of the chemicals of the Krebs Cycle - Oxaloacetic Acid - back to the first - Citric Acid:

 Biochemical Reactions of the Krebs Cycle

 Acetyl Coenzyme A acts as a donor and receptor of Acetyl Groups in many reactions concerned with Carbohydrate, Protein and Fat metabolism.

 Acetyl Coenzyme A facilitates the transport of Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids into the Mitochondria of Cells:

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