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The metabolism of branched chain amino acids, and the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol.
Isovaleryl-CoA derived from leucine is catalyzed initially by isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase (IVD). 2-methylbutyryl-CoA and isobutyryl-CoA derived from isoleucine and valine, respectively, are both catalyzed initially by short/branched chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (SBCAD).
