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Sourav PanDecember 14, 2024

What reactions are catalyzed by pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH)?

What reactions are catalyzed by pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH)?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 14, 2024

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Pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate into acetyl-CoA while producing NADH and releasing CO2. This reaction is crucial for linking glycolysis to the citric acid cycle and plays a significant role in energy production within cells.

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