Leucine degradation is a key metabolic process that converts the essential amino acid leucine into energy and intermediate molecules used in various biosynthetic pathways.This pathway includes several enzymatic steps that ultimately transform leucine into acetyl-CoA and acetoacetate, both of which are crucial for the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and fatty acid synthesis. These reactions not only contribute to the organism's energy production but also provide necessary building blocks for the synthesis of vital compounds.

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