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Principal pathways of carbon metabolism

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Compounds (7)

CompoundDescription
pyruvic acidAn intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
succinic acidA water-soluble, colorless crystal with an acid taste that is used as a chemical intermediate, in medicine, the manufacture of lacquers, and to make perfume esters. It is also used in foods as a sequestrant, buffer, and a neutralizing agent. (Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed, p1099; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1851)
fumaric acidsee also record for ferrous fumarate; use FUMARATES for general fumaric acid esters
alpha-ketoglutaric acid
Glyceraldehyde 3-PhosphateAn aldotriose which is an important intermediate in glycolysis and in tryptophan biosynthesis.
glyoxylic acidRN given refers to parent cpd
oxaloacetic acidA dicarboxylic acid ketone that is an important metabolic intermediate of the CITRIC ACID CYCLE. It can be converted to ASPARTIC ACID by ASPARTATE TRANSAMINASE.