Notes in CBB 36: Amino acid Metabolism

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Published	09/14/2024	1. Definitions of Amino Acid-Related Terms a. Glucogenic: {{c1::An amino acid that can be converted into pyruvate or an intermediate of the TCA …
Published	09/14/2024	Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD): Mechanism: {{c1::Deficiency of branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase, which prevents the breakd…
Published	09/14/2024	Albinism: Mechanism: {{c1::Deficiency in enzymes responsible for converting tyrosine (AA metabolism disorder) to melanin. The most severe form…
Published	09/14/2024	Phenylketonuria (PKU): i. Classic PKU: Mechanism: {{c1::Deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalan…
Published	09/14/2024	Homocystinuria: Mechanism: {{c1::Deficiency of cystathionine beta-synthase, which converts homocysteine to cystathionine. High homocyste…
Published	09/14/2024	. Alkaptonuria: Mechanism: {{c1::Deficiency of homogentisate oxidase (HO), leading to accumulation of homogentisic acid.}} Symptoms: {…
Published	09/14/2024	3. Additional Uses of Amino Acids (like little useful things these bitches do) a. Methionine: {{c1::Source of methyl groups in metabolism.}…
Published	09/14/2024	Additional Uses of Amino Acids b. Arginine:{{c1::Member of the urea cycle and precursor of nitric oxide (NO).}}
Published	09/14/2024	3. Additional Uses of Amino Acids (little useful things these bitches do)c. Glutamine:{{c1::Transport of ammonia and precursor for nucl…
Published	09/14/2024	Additional Uses of Amino Acids (little useful things these bitches do)Histidine:{{c1::Precursor of histamine.}}
Published	09/14/2024	3. Additional Uses of Amino Acids (little useful things these bitches do)e. Tryptophan:Precursor of {{c1::serotonin.}}
Published	09/14/2024	3. Additional Uses of Amino Acids (little useful things these bitches do)f. Tyrosine:Precursor for {{c1::catecholamines}}.
Published	09/14/2024	3. Additional Uses of Amino Acids (little useful things these bitches do)g. Alanine:Transport of {{c1::ammonia }}from muscles.
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