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phosphopantothenic acid

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Description

Phosphopantothenic acid, also known as pantothenic acid 4'-phosphate, is a phosphorylated form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). It serves as a precursor to coenzyme A (CoA), a crucial cofactor in numerous metabolic pathways. The synthesis of phosphopantothenic acid involves the phosphorylation of pantothenic acid by the enzyme pantothenate kinase. This process occurs in the cytoplasm of cells. CoA is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. It plays a vital role in the citric acid cycle, fatty acid synthesis, and amino acid metabolism. Phosphopantothenic acid is also involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones and the detoxification of drugs and toxins. The study of phosphopantothenic acid is crucial for understanding its role in cellular metabolism and its potential therapeutic applications. Deficiencies in pantothenic acid can lead to various health issues, including fatigue, skin problems, and neurological disorders. Therefore, studying phosphopantothenic acid and its metabolism is important for maintaining optimal health and developing new treatments for various diseases.'

phosphopantothenic acid: RN given refers to (R)-isomer [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

(R)-4'-phosphopantothenic acid : An amidoalkyl phosphate that is the 4-phosphate derivative of (R)-pantothenic acid. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID41635
CHEBI ID15905
SCHEMBL ID15346113
MeSH IDM0058672

Synonyms (25)

Synonym
d-4'-phosphopantothenate
C03492
(r)-4'-phosphopantothenate
3-[(2r)-2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-4-(phosphonooxy)butanamido]propanoic acid
n-[(2r)-2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-4-(phosphonooxy)butanoyl]-beta-alanine
5875-50-3
(r)-n-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxo-4-(phosphonooxy)butyl)-beta-alanine
CHEBI:15905
phosphopantothenic acid
(r)-4'-phosphopantothenic acid
beta-alanine, n-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxo-4-(phosphonooxy)butyl)-, (r)-
3-[[(2r)-2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-4-phosphonooxybutanoyl]amino]propanoic acid
4'-phosphopantothenic acid
d-pantothenic acid 4'-phosphate
1sce5ng3e8 ,
unii-1sce5ng3e8
phosphopantothenoate
pantothenic acid, 4'-(dihydrogen phosphate)
pantothenate phosphate
4'-phospho-d-pantothenic acid
.beta.-alanine, n-((2r)-2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxo-4-(phosphonooxy)butyl)-
SCHEMBL15346113
d-4'-phosphopantothenic acid
Q27098291
DTXSID40974271

Research Excerpts

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Consistent with the difference in whole blood half-life, fosmetpantotenate dosed orally was found in the brains of the monkey (striatal dialysate) but was absent in mice."( Fosmetpantotenate (RE-024), a phosphopantothenate replacement therapy for pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration: Mechanism of action and efficacy in nonclinical models.
Beconi, MG; Di Marco, A; Elbaum, D; Harper, S; Lyons, KA; Monteagudo, E; Quinton, MS; Vaino, A, 2018
)
0.48
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (3)

RoleDescription
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metaboliteAny fungal metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
Escherichia coli metaboliteAny bacterial metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in Escherichia coli.
mouse metaboliteAny mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in a mouse (Mus musculus).
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
amidoalkyl phosphate
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (2)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
pantothenate and coenzyme A biosynthesis022
Biochemical pathways: part I0466

Research

Studies (21)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19906 (28.57)18.7374
1990's3 (14.29)18.2507
2000's3 (14.29)29.6817
2010's7 (33.33)24.3611
2020's2 (9.52)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 16.66

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index16.66 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.22 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.70 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index10.37 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (16.66)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other24 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]