oxaloacetate
/ˌɑksəloʊˈæsɪteɪt/
noun
- A chemical compound that is an intermediate in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, especially in the Krebs cycle.
- The enzyme converts pyruvate into oxaloacetate in the mitochondria.
- Low levels of oxaloacetate can affect energy production in cells.
- Oxaloacetate is a key molecule in cellular respiration.