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Table 1 The equation of different carbon sources producing acetyl-CoA

From: Metabolic engineering for efficient supply of acetyl-CoA from different carbon sources in Escherichia coli

Carbon source

Equation

Carbon recovery rate

Glucose

C6H12O6 → 2 Acetyl-CoA + 2 CO2 + 4 NADH + 2 ATP

2/3

Acetate

C2H4O2 + ATP → Acetyl-CoA

1

Palmitic acid

C16H32O2 + 2 ATP → 8 Acetyl-CoA + 7 NADH + 7 FADH2

1