What is another word for pyruvate dehydrogenase?
Pronunciation: [pˈa͡ɪɹuːvˌe͡ɪt dˌiːha͡ɪdɹˈə͡ʊd͡ʒne͡ɪs] (IPA) 
Pyruvate dehydrogenase is an enzyme complex that is essential to the metabolic process of turning glucose into energy. Synonyms for pyruvate dehydrogenase include pyruvate decarboxylase, PDH complex, and pyruvic acid dehydrogenase. This enzyme complex is responsible for the production of acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl-CoA), which is crucial in the citric acid cycle. It is also referred to as the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) due to its formation from multiple enzymes, including pyruvate dehydrogenase, dihydrolipoamide acetyltransferase, and dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase. This complex is critical in the regulation of cellular respiration and the production of ATP, making it a vital component in the human body's energy production.
