coenzyme A

coenzyme A definition - medical

coenzyme A

noun Abbr. CoA
A coenzyme present in all living cells that functions as an acyl group carrier and is necessary for fatty acid synthesis and oxidation, pyruvate oxidation, and other acetylation.

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