Isoleucine carbon to acetyl-CoA and propionyl-CoA
The isoleucine branch yields both acetyl-CoA and propionyl-CoA.
Branched-chain amino acid catabolism · irreversibleBUILD UP YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Learn about Propionyl-CoA
Propionyl-CoA is a small molecule that cells make, use, or change in connected metabolic reactions.
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At a glance
Carbon backbone 3 CThis carbon count is shown where it is defined for the molecule.
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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 · irreversiblePropionyl-CoA entry as succinyl-CoA
After carboxylation and epimerization, methylmalonyl-CoA mutase forms succinyl-CoA.
Branched-chain amino acid catabolism · irreversible