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单词 coenzyme A
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Definition of coenzyme A in English:

coenzyme A

noun
mass nounBiochemistry
  • A coenzyme derived from pantothenic acid, important in respiration and other biochemical reactions.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The series of reactions begin in the cytosol where fatty acids are acylated by combining with coenzyme A, a derivative of the vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid.
    • It has been shown to inhibit the enzymes that convert citrate into coenzyme A, essentially preventing the body from storing excess energy as fat.
    • At the heart of the energy equation, however, is coenzyme A, which has established research pointing to its supplementation value.
    • The levels of acetyl-coenzyme A and other forms of coenzyme A are low in the chloroplasts.
    • Statins (hydroxymethyl glutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors) modify patients' lipid profile and lower their risk of coronary heart disease.

Origin

A from acylation (see acylate).

 
 

Definition of coenzyme A in US English:

coenzyme A

noun
Biochemistry
  • A coenzyme derived from pantothenic acid, important in respiration and many other biochemical reactions.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • At the heart of the energy equation, however, is coenzyme A, which has established research pointing to its supplementation value.
    • Statins (hydroxymethyl glutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors) modify patients' lipid profile and lower their risk of coronary heart disease.
    • The levels of acetyl-coenzyme A and other forms of coenzyme A are low in the chloroplasts.
    • It has been shown to inhibit the enzymes that convert citrate into coenzyme A, essentially preventing the body from storing excess energy as fat.
    • The series of reactions begin in the cytosol where fatty acids are acylated by combining with coenzyme A, a derivative of the vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid.

Origin

A from acylation (see acylate).

 
 
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