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Palmitoyl-CoA

The activated 16-carbon saturated fatty acid used here to illustrate mitochondrial beta-oxidation.

16-carbon moleculeFatty acid β-oxidationHomo sapiens
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Palmitoyl-CoA is a small molecule that cells make, use, or change in connected metabolic reactions.

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Record type: molecule. The activated 16-carbon saturated fatty acid used here to illustrate mitochondrial beta-oxidation.
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Carbon backbone 16 CThis carbon count is shown where it is defined for the molecule.

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Used and produced inFatty acid β-oxidationHandled byCarnitine palmitoyltransferase 1AHandled byVery-long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase
STRUCTURED REACTIONS

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Carnitine-dependent import (summary)

The carnitine shuttle transfers long-chain acyl groups into the mitochondrial matrix.

Fatty acid β-oxidation · irreversible
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First oxidation

Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase forms a trans double bond between alpha and beta carbons.

Fatty acid β-oxidation · irreversible