Methylmalonic Acid [kyselina methylmalonová]

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Definition

A malonic acid derivative which is a vital intermediate in the metabolism of fat and protein. Abnormalities in methylmalonic acid metabolism lead to methylmalonic aciduria. This metabolic disease is attributed to a block in the enzymatic conversion of methylmalonyl CoA to succinyl CoA.

Annotation
/biosyn /physiol permitted
DUI
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CUI
M0013646
CAS
Propanedioic acid, methyl-
Previous indexing
Malonates (1974)
History note
91(75); was see under MALONATES 1975-90
Public note
91; was see under MALONATES 1975-90