| 1. | This enzyme participates in coenzyme A ( CoA ) biosynthesis from pantothenic acid.
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| 2. | Pantothenic acid is used in the synthesis of coenzyme A ( CoA ).
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| 3. | As such, deficiencies in pantothenic acid may have numerous wide-ranging effects.
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| 4. | Pantothenic acid : Helps stimulate the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
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| 5. | Deficiency in pantothenic acid can also cause hypoglycemia, or an increased sensitivity to insulin.
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| 6. | Free pantothenic acid is absorbed into intestinal cells via a saturable, sodium-dependent active transport system.
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| 7. | In organisms it is quickly oxidized to pantothenic acid.
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| 8. | "' Pantetheine "'is the cysteamine amide analog of pantothenic acid ( vitamin B 5 ).
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| 9. | Especially noteworthy was her discovery of the role of pantothenic acid in adrenal function and pigmentation.
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| 10. | What is known is that high doses of the related vitamin-pantothenic acid-has no effect on lipids.
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