acetyl-coenzyme A
[ uh-seet-l-koh-en-zahym, uh-set-, as-i-tl- ]
/ əˈsit l koʊˈɛn zaɪm, əˈsɛt-, ˈæs ɪ tl- /
noun Biochemistry.
the acetylated form of coenzyme A, formed as an intermediate in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and protein in animal metabolism.
Also called
a·ce·tyl-CoA
[uh-seet-l-koh-ey, uh-set-, as-i-tl-] /əˈsit lˈkoʊˈeɪ, əˌsɛt-, ˈæs ɪ tl-/.
Origin of acetyl-coenzyme A
First recorded in 1950–55
Medical definitions for acetyl coenzyme a
acetyl coenzyme A
n.
An organic compound in which an acetyl group is attached to CoA.
A compound that functions as a coenzyme in many biological acetylation reactions and is formed as an intermediate in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Scientific definitions for acetyl coenzyme a
acetyl coenzyme A
A compound that functions as a coenzyme in many biological reactions. It is formed as an intermediate step in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Also called acetyl CoA. Chemical formula: C23H38N7O17P3S.