Succinate
Succinate
Succinate (/sʌkˈsɪneɪt/), also known as succinic acid, is a dicarboxylic acid that plays a significant role in the metabolic pathway in living organisms.
Etymology
The term "succinate" is derived from the Latin word succinum, meaning amber, due to the presence of succinic acid in amber.
Definition
Succinate is a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle, a primary metabolic pathway for energy production at the cellular level. It is produced from succinyl-CoA and converted into fumarate by the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase.
Related Terms
- Citric Acid Cycle: The metabolic pathway in which succinate plays a crucial role.
- Succinyl-CoA: The compound that is converted into succinate in the citric acid cycle.
- Fumarate: The compound that succinate is converted into in the citric acid cycle.
- Succinate Dehydrogenase: The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of succinate to fumarate.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Succinate
- Wikipedia's article - Succinate
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