Term Name: | medium-chain fatty acyl-CoA dehydrogenase activity |
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Synonyms: | MCAD activity |
Definition: | Catalysis of the reaction: a medium-chain 2,3-saturated fatty acyl-CoA + H+ + oxidized [electron-transfer flavoprotein] = a medium-chain trans-(2E)-enoyl-CoA + reduced [electron-transfer flavoprotein]. A medium-chain fatty acid has an aliphatic tail containing 6 to 12 carbons. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0070991] QuickGO AmiGO |