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methylmalonyl-CoA mutase

A MMUT gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called methylmalonyl CoA mutase. This enzyme is active in mitochondria, which are specialized structures inside cells that serve as energy-producing centers.

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A MMUT gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called methylmalonyl CoA mutase. This enzyme is active in mitochondria, which are specialized structures inside cells that serve as energy-producing centers.

Methylmalonyl CoA mutase is responsible for a particular step in the breakdown of several protein building blocks (amino acids), specifically isoleucine, methionine, threonine, and valine. The enzyme also helps break down certain types of fats (lipids) and cholesterol. First, several chemical reactions convert the amino acids, lipids, or cholesterol to a molecule called methylmalonyl CoA. Then, working with a compound called adenosylcobalamin (AdoCbl), which is a form of vitamin B12, methylmalonyl CoA mutase converts methylmalonyl CoA to a compound called succinyl-CoA. Other enzymes break down succinyl-CoA into molecules that are later used for energy.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

MCM

methylalonyl-CoA mutase

methylamlony-CoA isomerase

methylmalonyl CoA mutase

methylmalonyl Coenzyme A mutase

methylmalonyl Coenzyme A mutase precursor

MUT

MUTA_HUMAN

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  • 1 Jul 2011 | Publicado originalmente

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