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Unraveling the pathway of lipoic acid biosynthesis.

Authors :
Booker SJ
Source :
Chemistry & biology [Chem Biol] 2004 Jan; Vol. 11 (1), pp. 10-2.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Lipoic acid is almost universally required for aerobic metabolism. However, the mechanism for its synthesis and incorporation into proteins has remained elusive. A groundbreaking study published in the December issue of Chemistry & Biology uncovers critical features of the lipoic acid biosynthetic pathway.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1074-5521
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Chemistry & biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15112987
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chembiol.2004.01.002