Mitochondrial matrix
β-Oxidation mnemonics
Four steps, repeated. Two carbons off per round.
Word by word
| Step | Word | Stands for | Enzyme word | Enzyme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| · | Fatty acyl-CoA (matrix) | (entry) | Carnitine acyltransferase I | |
| 1 | Enoyl-CoA | Oxidize | Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase | |
| 2 | 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA | Hydrate | Enoyl-CoA hydratase | |
| 3 | 3-Ketoacyl-CoA | Oxidize | 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase | |
| 4 | Acetyl-CoA + shortened acyl-CoA | Thiolyze | Thiolase |
A mnemonic only sticks once you have used it. The quiz and the rebuild below both draw on these exact steps.