CAS 18439-24-2: coenzyme A trilithium salt

Coenzyme A trilithium salt

Coenzyme A trilithium salt is a synthetic cofactor that is used in the synthesis of long-chain fatty acids. It is membrane permeable and has minimal toxicity, making it an attractive candidate for treating hepatic steatosis. Coenzyme A trilithium salt also activates human mitochondrial beta-oxidation by increasing the availability of substrate and enhancing the expression of genes involved in beta-oxidation. This molecule has been shown to be effective in improving the symptoms of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) by stimulating creatine kinase activity and suppressing lysosomal accumulation of long chain fatty acids.

Coenzyme A facilitates removal of lipid peroxides by increasing mobilization of fatty acids, and promote repair of plasma membranes by activating phospholipid synthesis. CoA is involved in the mechanisms of a wide variety of enzymes. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Stability Hygroscopic Applications A cofactor in enzymatic acetyl transfer reactions. It is the source of the phosphopantetheine group that is added as a prosthetic group to proteins such as acyl carrier protein and formyltetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase. References Strickland K.C. et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 285, 1627 (2010); Elovson J. et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 243, 3603 (1968);