Coenzyme A – 25 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
85-61-0
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

Coenzyme A (CoA) is an essential cofactor functioning as an acyl group carrier and carbonyl-activating group for the citric acid cycle and fatty acid metabolism.{18936} About 4% of cellular enzymes utilize CoA as a substrate. It is synthesized from pantothenic acid in a 5-step process that requires ATP.{18938} The pantothenate kinase step of the CoA biosynthetic pathway has been identified as a target for the development of antibacterial compounds.{18937}  

 

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Description

An essential cofactor functioning as an acyl group carrier and carbonyl-activating group for the citric acid cycle and fatty acid metabolism; the pantothenate kinase step of the coenzyme A biosynthetic pathway has been identified as a target for the development of antibacterial compounds


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Synonyms:  CoA

Molecular weight: 767.5

CAS: 85-61-0

Purity: ≥90%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals||Research Area|Cell Biology|Mitochondrial Biology||Research Area|Immunology & Inflammation