An octanoic acid bridged with two sulfurs so that it is sometimes also called a pentanoic acid in some naming schemes. It is biosynthesized by cleavage of LINOLEIC ACID and is a coenzyme of oxoglutarate dehydrogenase (KETOGLUTARATE DEHYDROGENASE COMPLEX). It is used in DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
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Lipoic acid -- Health aspects : Lipoic acid : energy production, antioxidant activity and health effects / edited by Mulchand S. Patel and Lester Packer
