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Processes of Decarboxylation | Protein Metabolism

The following points highlight the four main processes of Decarboxylation. The processes are: 1. Tyramine 2. Tryptamine 3. Histamine 4. GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid). Decarboxylation Process # 1. Tyramine: i. Tyramine is formed from tyrosine by ty­rosine decarboxylation causing elevation of blood pressure. ii. This occurs in the gut by bacterial action. iii. The reaction takes place also in the kid­ney [...]

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Test of Urea in Urine (Principle and Methods) | Protein Metabolism

In this article we will discuss about the Principle and Methods of Test of Urea in Urine. Principle of Test of Urea in Urine:  Urea is split into ammonia and CO2 by the enzyme urease present in plants at the opti­mum temperature and pH. Ammonium carbonate formed as a result of ammonia and carbon dioxide shows the alkali characteristic by [...]

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Proteinuria: Mechanisms, Pathogenesis and Classification | Protein Metabolism

The below mentioned article provides a short note on Proteinuria. The glomerular membrane permits only a very small amount of the normal plasma proteins. The glomerular filtrate normally contains 10 to 25 mg protein per 100 ml. This is almost completely reabsorbed by the tubular epithelial cells. 150 mg is the upper limit of normal daily protein excretion in the [...]

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