cisaconitic
cis-aconitic acid, commonly referred to as cis-aconitate, is the cis geometric isomer of aconitic acid. It is a tricarboxylic acid featuring a carbon–carbon double bond, and the cis designation refers to the arrangement of groups around that double bond. In biological contexts, cis-aconitate is typically discussed as an intermediate in its anionic or deprotonated form.
In metabolism, cis-aconitate is an intermediate of the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle). Citrate is converted
Chemical and physiological properties: cis-aconitate is highly polar and exists in multiple ionic forms depending on
Relevance: as a key intermediate, cis-aconitate links citrate to isocitrate and helps drive the continuation of