Fatty Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase

Fatty acyl-CoA dehydrogenase catalyzes the initial step in the process of oxidation of fatty acids.

> Fatty Acyl-S-CoA + E-FAD <=> Trans-2-Enoyl-S-CoA + E-FADH 2

The FAD and FADH 2 in the reaction are enzyme-bound. Electrons from FADH 2 are donated to coenzyme Q in the electron transport system (Figure 18.17).

See also: -Oxidation of Saturated Fatty Acid, Unsaturated Fatty Acid Oxidation, Oxidation of Odd-Numbered Fatty Acids, Peroxisomal -Oxidation, Fatty Acids

INTERNET LINK: Fatty Acid Metabolism