Pantethine
Pantethine
Pantethine (pronounced pan-te-thine) is a highly absorbable and biologically active form of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5). The compound is a dimeric form of Pantothenate.
Etymology
The term "Pantethine" is derived from the Greek word "pantos" meaning "everywhere" and the suffix "-ine" which is used in chemistry to denote a specific type of compound. This is in reference to the widespread presence of Pantothenic Acid in food.
Function
Pantethine is involved in the production of Coenzyme A, a crucial enzyme in the body that plays a key role in the Krebs Cycle, the metabolic pathway that provides energy to living cells. It is also involved in the synthesis of many important substances in the body, including Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, and Amino Acids.
Related Terms
- Pantothenic Acid: Also known as Vitamin B5, it is converted into Pantethine in the body.
- Pantothenate: The anion and conjugate base of Pantothenic Acid.
- Coenzyme A: A coenzyme, notable for its role in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the oxidation of pyruvate in the citric acid cycle.
- Krebs Cycle: Also known as the citric acid cycle or the tricarboxylic acid cycle, it is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy.
- Fatty Acids: Carboxylic acids with long aliphatic chains, which are either saturated or unsaturated.
- Cholesterol: A type of lipid molecule and is biosynthesized by all animal cells.
- Amino Acids: Organic compounds that combine to form proteins.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pantethine
- Wikipedia's article - Pantethine
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