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propionyl-coenzyme a

Description

Propionyl-CoA is a crucial intermediate in various metabolic pathways, including the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids (valine, isoleucine, and threonine), odd-chain fatty acids, and the catabolism of certain amino acids like methionine and threonine. It is synthesized from propionate through the action of propionyl-CoA synthetase, an enzyme that utilizes ATP and coenzyme A to convert propionate into propionyl-CoA. Propionyl-CoA is then further metabolized through a series of enzymatic reactions known as the propionate pathway, ultimately leading to the production of succinyl-CoA, which enters the citric acid cycle. The propionate pathway is essential for the complete oxidation of propionate and the generation of energy. Propionyl-CoA is also involved in the biosynthesis of certain essential compounds, such as heme, a component of hemoglobin. The study of propionyl-CoA is important for understanding various metabolic disorders, including propionic acidemia, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of propionyl-CoA due to a deficiency in propionyl-CoA carboxylase, an enzyme involved in the propionate pathway. Propionyl-CoA is also studied in relation to other metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, as it plays a role in lipid metabolism and glucose homeostasis.'

propionyl-coenzyme A: RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID92753
CHEBI ID15539
SCHEMBL ID25252
MeSH IDM0053442

Synonyms (39)

Synonym
s-propanoyl-coa
CHEBI:15539
s-propionylcoenzyme a
3'-phosphoadenosine 5'-(3-{(3r)-3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxo-4-[(3-oxo-3-{[2-(propanoylsulfanyl)ethyl]amino}propyl)amino]butyl} dihydrogen diphosphate)
s-propionyl-coenzym-a
propanoyl-coenzyme a
s-propanoyl-coenzyme a
1vu ,
propionyl coa
n-propionyl coa
9h-purin-6-amine,9-[5-o-[hydroxy[[hydroxy[[(3r)-3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxo-4-[[3-oxo-3-[[2-[(1-oxopropyl)thio]ethyl]amino]propyl]amino]butyl]oxy]phosphinyl]oxy]phosphinyl]-3-o-phosphono-beta-d-ribof
coenzyme a, s-propanoate
coenzyme a, s-propionate
317-66-8
C00100
C02843
propionyl-coenzyme a
long-chain acyl-coa
PROPIONYL-COA ,
propionyl coenzyme a
DB02912
s-[2-[3-[[(2r)-4-[[[(2r,3s,4r,5r)-5-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-4-hydroxy-3-phosphonooxyoxolan-2-yl]methoxy-hydroxyphosphoryl]oxy-hydroxyphosphoryl]oxy-2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoyl]amino]propanoylamino]ethyl] propanethioate
unii-h7hqa57v5h
einecs 206-266-6
h7hqa57v5h ,
{[(2r,3s,4r,5r)-5-(6-amino-9h-purin-9-yl)-4-hydroxy-2-({[hydroxy({hydroxy[(3r)-3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-3-[(2-{[2-(propanoylsulfanyl)ethyl]carbamoyl}ethyl)carbamoyl]propoxy]phosphoryl}oxy)phosphoryl]oxy}methyl)oxolan-3-yl]oxy}phosphonic acid
gtpl5248
SCHEMBL25252
125527-27-7
LMFA07050364
DTXSID10185594
alpha-methylacetyl-coa
2-methylacetyl-coenzyme a
alpha-methylacetyl-coenzyme a
2-methylacetyl-coa
s-{(3s,5s,9r)-1-[(2r,3s,4r,5r)-5-(6-amino-9h-purin-9-yl)-4-hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]-3,5,9-trihydroxy-8,8-dimethyl-3,5-dioxido-10,14-dioxo-2,4,6-trioxa-11,15-diaza-3lambda~5~,5lambda~5~-diphosphaheptadecan-17-yl} propanethioate (non-pr
Q2640914
propionyl-coenzyme a; (acyl-coa); [m+h]+;
propionylcoenzymea
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (3)

RoleDescription
metaboliteAny intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
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
acyl-CoAA thioester that results from the formal condensation of the thiol group of coenzyme A with the carboxy group of any carboxylic acid.
[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]

Research

Studies (194)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199037 (19.07)18.7374
1990's36 (18.56)18.2507
2000's45 (23.20)29.6817
2010's56 (28.87)24.3611
2020's20 (10.31)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 54.91

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 very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index54.91 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.29 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.68 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index91.05 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (54.91)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews9 (4.55%)6.00%
Case Studies5 (2.53%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other184 (92.93%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]
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