Glutaryl-coenzyme A is an intermediate in the metabolism of lysine and tryptophan.
Clinical Significance Deficiency of glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase causes glutaric acidemia type 1, an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder.In this disorder, impaired metabolism of glutaryl-CoA is associated with elevated levels of organic acids, including glutaric acid and 3-hydroxyglutaric acid .
See also Glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase
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