acyl coenzyme A

acyl coenzyme A definition - medical

acyl coenzyme A

noun Abbr. acyl CoA
A compound that functions as a coenzyme in acylation reactions and is formed as an intermediate in the oxidation of fats. Also called acyl-CoA synthetase.

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