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FIG. 5. Postulated overoxidation of fatty acids by CYP proteins. Reactions of the overoxidation of fatty acids involve initial formation of the {omega}-hydroxy acid, followed by oxidation, which proceeds in a manner yet to be characterized. The postulated path shown requires NADPH-dependent conversion to the fatty aldehyde and the {alpha},{omega}-dicarboxylic acid (19).





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