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Preferred term

Methylmalonic Acid  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 516-05-2 (Methylmalonic Acid)
  • 8LL8S712J7
  • Propanedioic acid, methyl-

In other languages

  • French

  • 516-05-2 (Methylmalonic Acid)
  • 8LL8S712J7
  • Acide méthylmalonique
  • Propanedioic acid, methyl-

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SJ660B62-6

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