Preferred Term:
beta oxidation
Definition:
The catabolic breakdown of fatty acids via metabolic intermediates into acetyl coenzyme A, which then enters the tricarboxylic acid cycle.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- beta-oxidation
- fatty-acids oxidation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/196605
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