coenzyme A biosynthetic process

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Namecoenzyme A biosynthetic process
IDGO_0015937
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Biological process

Alternative ID

GO:0006764

Exact synonym

CoA biosynthesis, coenzyme A anabolism, coenzyme A biosynthesis, coenzyme A formation, coenzyme A synthesis

Description

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of coenzyme A, 3'-phosphoadenosine-(5')diphospho(4')pantatheine, an acyl carrier in many acylation and acyl-transfer reactions in which the intermediate is a thiol ester.

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