Scientists solve the mystery of a vitamin B5 molecule that powers your cells
Mar 11, 2026
Coenzyme A, a molecule derived from vitamin B5, is vital for metabolism throughout the body. Scientists discovered that most of it resides inside mitochondria, yet how it reached these cellular powerhouses was unclear. Yale researchers have now identified the transport system that moves CoA into mit
ochondria, solving a long-standing biological puzzle. The discovery could help researchers better understand diseases linked to metabolic dysfunction and mitochondrial problems. ...read more read less