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Amino Acids: Biosynthesis and Catabolism | Protein Metabolism

In this article we will discuss about the Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Amino Acids. Biosynthesis of Amino Acids: Plants and bacteria can form all 22 amino acids from amphibolic intermediates. But humans and other animals cannot synthesize some of these. Therefore, these are supplied by the diet and are termed nutritionally essential amino acids. The re­mainders are synthesized in the [...]

By |2016-07-30T17:19:33+00:00July 30, 2016|Amino Acids|Comments Off on Amino Acids: Biosynthesis and Catabolism | Protein Metabolism
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Metabolism of Amino Acids – A Close Look (With Diagram)

This article provides a close look on metabolism of amino acids. Proteins are the most abundant organic compounds and constitute a major part of the body dry weight (10-12 kg in adults). They perform a wide variety of static (structural) and dynamic (enzymes, hormones, clotting factors, receptors etc.) functions. About half of the body protein (predo­minantly collagen) is present in [...]

By |2015-10-16T06:41:01+00:00September 30, 2015|Amino Acids|Comments Off on Metabolism of Amino Acids – A Close Look (With Diagram)
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