a coenzyme (C21H36N7O16P3S) that participates in the transfer of acetyl groups in biochemical reactions; -- abbreviated CoA. It contains adenosine, phosphate, pantothenic acid and cysteamine groups. The acetyl group to be transferred during biosynthesis is temporarily attached to the free sulhydryl of the cysteamine group to form a thioester, in which state it is called acetyl coenzyme A. The strength of a preparation of coenzyme A may be expressed by the Lippman unit; one milligram of CoA contains 413 Lippman units.
Small molecule used in the enzymatic transfer of acyl groups in the cell. (See also acetyl CoA.)
This enzyme is a metabolic (active) form of pantothenate (Vitamin B5). CoA is vital in the health of the adrenal glands and in the production of the adrenal gland hormones, the hormones that give emotional and physical energy to cope with stress, any stress.
A coenzyme that occurs in all living cells and is essential to the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and some amino acids.
(noun) A coenzyme present in all living cells that functions as an acyl group carrier and is necessary for fatty acid synthesis and oxidation, pyruvate oxidation, and other acetylation reactions. 2
Derived from pantothenic acid (one of the B vitamins), it is used to conserve energy in several metabolic reactions.
a coenzyme present in all living cells; essential to metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and some amino acids
Coenzyme A (CoA, CoASH, or HSCoA) is a coenzyme, notable for its role in the synthesis and oxidization of fatty acids, and the oxidation of pyruvate in the citric acid cycle. It is adapted from cysteamine, panthothenate and adenosine triphosphate. Its chemical formula is C21H36N7O16P3S.