Notes in 6- Nitrogen

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Published	02/10/2024	Dietary Proteins Metabolism: (Protein catabolism)[1] Stomach• {{c1::Pepsin}} cuts protein into peptides[2] Small Intestine• {{c1::Trypsin}} and {{c1::…
Published	02/10/2024	The body contains 20 amino acids:11 are {{c1::non-essential}} i.e. they can be synthesized in the body.9 are {{c1::essential}} i.e. they need to …
Published	02/10/2024	Cellular protein metabolism:• Misfolded proteins• Foreign proteins• Unwanted proteinsProduct → Amino acids
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Phenylketonuria}} is when there is a absence/deficiency in Phenylalanine hydroxylase so the amino acid Phenylalanine can't be converted to …
Published	02/10/2024	The formation of urea: (Urea Cycle)Amino acids come from:- Ingested protein- Alanine from muscle- Glutamine from muscle and other tissuesAmino Acid me…
Published	02/10/2024	The most common urea cycle disorder is {{c1::ornithine transcarbamoylase (OTC)}}It is characterised by {{c2::hyperammonaemia (elevated blood…
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