2-Oxoadipic acid explained

2-Oxoadipic acid, also known as α-ketoadipic acid, is an intermediate in the metabolism of lysine and tryptophan.[1] [2] The conjugate base and carboxylate is 2-oxoadipate or α-ketoadipate, which is the biochemically relevant form.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Voet, Donald . Biochemistry . Voet . Judith G. . 2011 . Wiley . 978-0-470-57095-1 . 4th . Hoboken, NJ . 10401043.
  2. Book: Dobrota, Dušan . Lekárska biochémia . Osveta . 2016 . 978-80-8063-444-5 . 2nd . Martin . 329330, 335337 . sk . Medical biochemistry.

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