Phytanoyl-CoA
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Phytanoyl-CoA is a derivative of phytanic acid
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Phytanic acid
Phytanic acid is a branched chain fatty acid that humans can obtain through the consumption of dairy products, ruminant animal fats, and certain fish. Western diets are estimated to provide 50-100 mg of phytanic acid per day...
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See also
- Phytanoyl-CoA hydroxylase