Adipate Catabolism

The video explores the metabolism of adipate, a product of alpha oxidation of a 12-carbon fatty acid. It details the conversion of adipate into usable cellular components through a process similar to beta oxidation. Key reactions include the use of adipoyl CoA synthetase, FAD-dependent dehydrogenase, and NAD-dependent dehydrogenase, leading to the formation of succinyl CoA and acetyl CoA, which enter the TCA cycle. The video concludes with a preview of alpha oxidation, noted for its complexity.

What is the function of the NAD dependent dehydrogenase in the pathway of adipate metabolism?

Explain the significance of the TCA cycle in relation to the products formed from adipate metabolism.

Discuss the overall pathway of adipate metabolism and its relation to beta oxidation.