Mitochondrial beta-oxidation of fatty acids generates energy by direct electron transfer at the dehydrogenase steps along with the ultimate product of acetyl-coenzyme A that can be further oxidized for ATP synthesis, or conversion to ketone bodies. This review describes the human inborn errors of this pathway and recent results concerning the development and use of mouse models of these inherited enzyme deficiencies.
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