Oxidative decarboxylation
The BCKDH complex converts the branched-chain keto acids to acyl-CoA products and NADH.
Branched-chain amino acid catabolism · irreversibleBUILD UP YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Learn about Branched-chain alpha-keto-acid dehydrogenase complex
Branched-chain alpha-keto-acid dehydrogenase complex is a protein that speeds up a chemical reaction. Cells can adjust when and how strongly many enzymes work.
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Catalyzes a step inBranched-chain amino acid catabolismUsesBranched-chain alpha-keto acidsUsesCoenzyme AUsesNAD+ProducesBranched-chain acyl-CoA intermediatesProducesCarbon dioxideProducesNADHUsesBranched-chain acyl-CoA intermediates
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STRUCTURED REACTIONS
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Valine carbon to propionyl-CoA
The valine branch proceeds to propionyl-CoA and then succinyl-CoA.
Branched-chain amino acid catabolism · irreversible