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lipoic acid
lipoic acid A vitamin of the vitamin B complex. It is one of the coenzymes involved in the decarboxylation of pyruvate by the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase. This reaction has to take place before carbohydrates can enter the Krebs cycle during aerobic respiration. Good sources of lipoic acid include liver and yeast.
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"lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 6 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 6, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-lipoicacid.html "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved February 06, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-lipoicacid.html |
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lipoic acid
lipoic acid (6–8-dithio-n-octanoic acid) A compound that functions as a coenzyme in the oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvic acid to alpha-ketoglutaric acid and of the latter to succinic acid. It is sometimes classed as a vitamin as it is an essential requirement for some micro-organisms.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 6 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (February 6, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-lipoicacid.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved February 06, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-lipoicacid.html |
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lipoic acid
lipoic acid Chemically, dithio‐octanoic acid, a coenzyme (together with vitamin B1) in the metabolism of pyruvate and in the citric acid cycle. Although it is an essential growth factor for various micro‐organisms, there is no evidence that it is a human dietary requirement.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 6 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 6, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-lipoicacid.html DAVID A. BENDER. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved February 06, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-lipoicacid.html |
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 6 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 6, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-lipoicacid.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "lipoic acid." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved February 06, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-lipoicacid.html |
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lipoic acid
lipoic acid see coenzyme . |
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"lipoic acid." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 6 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lipoic acid." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 6, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-lipoicac.html "lipoic acid." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 06, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-lipoicac.html |
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