Stearoyl Coenzyme A, Lithium salt

Stearoyl coenzyme A lithium salt plays a crucial role in metabolic studies, particularly in fatty acid metabolism, by serving as a substrate for enzymes like stearoyl-CoA desaturase, which catalyzes the conversion of stearoyl-CoA to oleoyl-CoA. Stearoyl-CoA lithium salt is integral to research on lipid synthesis, polyunsaturated fatty acid formation, and the PPAR signaling pathway, and is used to investigate enzyme kinetics in processes such as fatty acid elongation and desaturation. The lithium salt form enhances solubility and stability, making it a valuable tool in exploring lipid metabolism and understanding the biochemical pathways regulating energy storage and membrane structure (Matsuzaka et al., 2002; Ntambi & Miyazaki, 2004).