1. This enzyme participates in coenzyme A ( CoA ) biosynthesis from pantothenic acid . 2. Pantothenic acid is used in the synthesis of coenzyme A ( CoA ).3. As such, deficiencies in pantothenic acid may have numerous wide-ranging effects. 4. Pantothenic acid : Helps stimulate the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins.5. Deficiency in pantothenic acid can also cause hypoglycemia, or an increased sensitivity to insulin. 6. Free pantothenic acid is absorbed into intestinal cells via a saturable, sodium-dependent active transport system. 7. In organisms it is quickly oxidized to pantothenic acid . 8. "' Pantetheine "'is the cysteamine amide analog of pantothenic acid ( vitamin B 5 ). 9. Especially noteworthy was her discovery of the role of pantothenic acid in adrenal function and pigmentation. 10. What is known is that high doses of the related vitamin-pantothenic acid -has no effect on lipids.
