Succinate

Succinate is an intermediate of the citric acid cycle (and the glyoxylate cycle) produced by action of the enzyme succinyl-CoA synthetase on succinyl-CoA. Succinate is converted to fumarate by action of the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase (with formation of FADH 2)

See also: Citric Acid Cycle Intermediates, Figure 14.3, Table 14.1, Glyoxylate Cycle

INTERNET LINKS:

> 1. Glyoxylate Cycle Metabolism

> 2. Citric Acid Cycle