Reaction Process: BioCyc:EREC_PWY-5386

methylglyoxal degradation I related metabolites

find 2 related metabolites which is associated with chemical reaction(pathway) methylglyoxal degradation I

(R)-lactate + UQ ⟶ UQH2 + pyruvate

Ubiquinone-1

2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione

C14H18O4 (250.1205028)


Ubiquinone-1 is a member of the chemical class known as Polyprenylbenzoquinones. These are compounds containing a polyisoprene chain attached to a quinone at the second ring position. Ubiquione-1 has just 1 isoprene unit. Normally in humans it has 10. Ubiquinone-1 is an intermediate in the synthesis of Ubiquionone 10, which is also called Coenzyme Q (CoQ). CoQ is found in the membranes of endoplasmic reticulum, peroxisomes, lysosomes, vesicles and notably the inner membrane of the mitochondrion where it is an important part of the electron transport chain; there it passes reducing equivalents to acceptors such as Coenzyme Q : cytochrome c - oxidoreductase. CoQ is also essential in the formation of the apoptosome along with other adapter proteins. The loss of trophic factors activates pro-apoptotic enzymes, causing the breakdown of mitochondria. Because of its ability to transfer electrons and therefore act as an antioxidant, Coenzyme Q has become a valued dietary supplement. CoQ10 has been widely used for the treatment of heart disease (especially heart failure), gum diseases, and also breast cancer. The benzoquinone portion of Coenzyme Q10 is synthesized from amino acids, while the isoprene sidechain is synthesized from acetyl CoA through the mevalonate pathway. The mevalonate pathway is used for the first steps of cholesterol biosynthesis. A compound composed of the standard 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzoquinone nucleus common to ubiquinones; and a side chain of a single isoprenoid unit. [ChEBI] COVID info from COVID-19 Disease Map Corona-virus Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 SARS-CoV COVID19 SARS2 SARS

   

2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)benzene-1,4-diol

2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)benzene-1,4-diol

C14H20O4 (252.136152)


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