Beta-oxidation

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Beta-oxidation or β-oxidation is a mitochondrial aerobic process that breaks down fatty acids, which allows energy to be provided from fats.[1] Beta-oxidation provides a main source of ATP for both the heart and skeletal muscle.[2][3]

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  1. ↑ https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-814453-4.00004-2
  2. ↑ https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-07255-7.00006-4
  3. ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/beta-oxidation

β β / Β. Greek letter beta (a symbol used in science), equivalent to "b".

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