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Peroxisomal fatty acid beta-oxidation pathways

General structures of substrates and intermediates in the degradation of fatty acids in peroxisomes are shown. Required cofactors are shown in the center, and enzymes are in boxes. Pathways and enzymes for catabolism of both straight-chain fatty acids (eg; VLCFA) and alpha-methyl branched-chain acids are compared. (Contributed by Dr. Paul Watkins.)

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