2-Methylbutyryl-CoA is an intermediate in the metabolism of
isoleucine
Isoleucine (symbol Ile or I) is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group (which is in the protonated −NH form under biological conditions), an α-carboxylic acid group (which is in the deprot ...
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See also
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2-Methylbutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
References
Thioesters of coenzyme A
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