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(organic chemistry) The aldehyde formed by reduction of the carboxylic acid group of leucine; any of its derivatives.

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leucinal

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leucinal

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(organic chemistry) The aldehyde formed by reduction of the carboxylic acid group of leucine; any of its derivatives.

Japanese Meaning

(有機化学) ロイシンのカルボキシル基が還元されて形成されるアルデヒド、またはその誘導体

In the reduction pathway, the enzyme catalyzes the conversion of leucine to leucinal before further metabolism.

還元経路では、その酵素がロイシンをロイシン由来のアルデヒドに変換し、その後さらに代謝されます。

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(organic chemistry) The aldehyde formed by reduction of the carboxylic acid group of leucine; any of its derivatives.