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trans-2-Enoyl-CoA

The enoyl-CoA intermediate made in the first oxidation of a beta-oxidation turn.

Fatty acid β-oxidationHomo sapiens
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Record type: molecule. The enoyl-CoA intermediate made in the first oxidation of a beta-oxidation turn.
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Used and produced inFatty acid β-oxidationHandled byVery-long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenaseHandled byEnoyl-CoA hydratase
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First oxidation

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

Fatty acid β-oxidation · irreversible