What does fumarate do in the body? Uncovering Its Metabolic and Pharmacological Roles
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Fumarate is a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle), a fundamental metabolic pathway that generates the majority of the energy for cells in the form of ATP [1.2.1, 1.6.1]. So, what does fumarate do in the body beyond basic energy production?