In this article we will discuss about the biosynthesis of various amino acids:- 1. Glutamic Acid Family 2. Aspartic Acid Family 3. α-Alanine, Serine, Glycine and Cysteine 4. Valine and leucine 5. Aromatic Amino Acids: Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Tryptophan 6. Histidine. 1. Glutamic Acid Family: Glutamic acid is the main pathway for assimilation of ammonia by reductive amination of α-keto glutaric [...]
The following points highlight the top thirteen mechanisms of amino acids in body. 1. The amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein. 2. These are utilized for the synthesis of methionine which is methyl donor. This methyl donor is required for the synthesis of choline, betaine, creatine and epinephrine. Methionine can also be converted into cystine when this [...]
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 [...]