Tricarboxylic Acids
| Definition: |
Organic compounds that are acyclic and contain three acid groups. A member of this class is citric acid which is the first product formed by reaction of pyruvate and oxaloacetate. (From Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p443) |
| Notes: |
/metab is probably TRICARBOXYLIC ACID CYCLE |
| Previously Indexed: |
Acids (1966-1970) |
Tricarboxylic Acids Categories.
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1-Carboxyglutamic Acid - Found in various tissues, particularly in four blood-clotting proteins including prothrombin, in kidney protein, in bone protein, and in the protein present in various ectopic calcifications. |
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Aconitic Acid |
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Citrates |
Tricarboxylic Acids Definitions and Terms
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