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6.5.5 Oxidation of Unsaturted Fatty Acids
Oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids occurs by a modified beta- oxidation pathway. 6.5.5.1 Initial reaction
1.The CoA ester of these acids degraded by the enzymes normally responsible for β - oxidation until either a D3-cis- acyl-CoA compound or D4-Cis-acyl-CoA compound is formed, depending upon the position of the double bonds.
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