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  • ...e complex]], which is an enzyme complex that catalyzes the conversion of [[pyruvate]] to [[acetyl-CoA]] and [[carbon dioxide]]. This conversion is a crucial st ...ing step in carbohydrate metabolism, which involves the decarboxylation of pyruvate. The product of this decarboxylation is acetyl-CoA, which enters the [[citr
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  • ...uction]]. It is a coenzyme that plays a significant role in the [[pyruvate dehydrogenase complex]], which is essential for the conversion of [[glucose]] into [[ATP] ...iol groups. This reduction is facilitated by the enzyme [[dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase]].
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  • ...]]. This reaction is catalyzed by the [[enzyme]] complex known as pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC). The conversion of pyruvate into acetyl-CoA is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it links the g
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  • ...n anaerobically, creating [[lactate]] in animals and [[ethanol]] in yeast. Pyruvate is a key intersection in the network of [[metabolic pathways]]. ...roup is removed and given off as [[carbon dioxide]] in the transition from pyruvate to acetyl coenzyme A.
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  • ...omplexes, including pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex, which are involved in energy production through the citric acid cy ...s between different enzymes. This process is crucial for the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA, which is a key step in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
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  • ...ebs cycle. This enzyme complex is responsible for the decarboxylation of [[pyruvate]] to [[acetyl-CoA]], a critical step in the metabolism of [[carbohydrates]] ...ehydrogenase). These enzymes work in concert to catalyze the conversion of pyruvate into acetyl-CoA. The complex is located in the [[mitochondria]] of [[eukary
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  • ...ter bond linking them together. The acetyl group (CH3CO) is derived from [[pyruvate]] degradation, and the CoA is derived from pantothenic acid (a B vitamin). ...converted into acetyl CoA in a reaction catalyzed by the enzyme [[pyruvate dehydrogenase]].
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  • == Pyruvate Oxidase == ...cial role in cellular respiration. It is responsible for the conversion of pyruvate, a product of glycolysis, into acetyl-CoA, which enters the citric acid cyc
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  • ...o form pyruvate. Pyruvate is then oxidized to acetyl-CoA by the [[pyruvate dehydrogenase complex]].
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  • '''Dehydrogenase''' is a type of [[enzyme]] that catalyzes the removal of [[hydrogen]] atoms * '''[[Alcohol dehydrogenase]]''' - This enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of alcohols, including
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  • ...[[pyruvate decarboxylation]]. This reaction is catalyzed by the [[pyruvate dehydrogenase complex]], a multi-enzyme complex located in the [[mitochondria]]. Addition ...of the cell. Key regulatory points include the activities of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and enzymes involved in fatty acid synthesis and oxidation.
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  • ...e]], a product of [[glycolysis]], in a process catalyzed by the [[pyruvate dehydrogenase complex]]. Additionally, acetyl-CoA can be synthesized from the oxidation o ...ity of enzymes involved in its synthesis and utilization (such as pyruvate dehydrogenase and ATP-citrate lyase), and the energy needs of the cell.
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  • == Pyruvate Scale == ...ield of biochemistry. It is primarily used to measure the concentration of pyruvate, a key molecule in the metabolic pathway, in a given sample.
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  • ...cess of glycolysis. Pyruvate is then decarboxylated by the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase to form Acetyl-CoA.
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  • ...uvate dehydrogenase complex]] (PDC). The PDC is essential for converting [[pyruvate]], a product of [[glycolysis]], into [[acetyl-CoA]], which then enters the ...ng a need for energy, PDK1 activity decreases, allowing the PDC to convert pyruvate into acetyl-CoA and fuel the TCA cycle.
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  • ...lex known as the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex or the alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex. ...metabolic disorders. Deficiencies in the enzyme complex, such as pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency, can result in a range of symptoms, including neurologic
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  • == Dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase == ...File:Dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase.png|-->[[Structure of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase]]
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  • ...lutarate dehydrogenase complex]], and the [[branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex]], which are multi-enzyme complexes essential for primary metabolis Lipoamide dehydrogenase functions by catalyzing the regeneration of [[NAD+]] from [[NADH]], a criti
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  • ...le]] (also known as the citric acid cycle or TCA cycle) and the [[pyruvate dehydrogenase complex]] (PDC), which are key metabolic pathways that contribute to the pr ...rogenase complex. These complexes are essential for the decarboxylation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA, a critical step in the Krebs cycle that leads to the product
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  • ...]. This process generates pyruvate. Pyruvate is decarboxylated by pyruvate dehydrogenase to generate acetyl-CoA. ...duce oxaloacetate and NADH. This oxidation reaction is performed by malate dehydrogenase. The resulting oxaloacetate can then combine with acetyl-CoA and the TCA re
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