BIOCHEM BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION

Alanine

its the mother of all amino acids.

SGPT / ALT

Alanine is the substrate of what?

AGOT / AST

In aspartate which is it

liver damage

An elevated SGPT is a strong clue for?

Valine

important in muscle metabolism and energy production.

Leucine

important for muscle metabolism, protein synthesis, tissue repair and energy production.

Isoleucine

involved in muscle metabolism,energy regulation, and immune function.

Ile and Leu

Associated with digetive enzymes

Maple Syrup Urine

The defect on the metabolism of val,leu, and Ile will accumulate in tissues perhaps because of the enzymes and that would result to a certain disease called

Proline

is known as “ helix breaker” Because it disrupts the the alpha helical configuration of proein; it inhibits the formation of Alpha helix.

Phenylalanine

an essential amino acid in the human system. important in the utilization of Vitamin C and production of thyroxine.

phenylalanine hydroxylase

Deficiency of this enzyme leads to “Phenylketonuria” , causing accumulation of phe and possible neurologic Impairment if untreated.

Tryptophan

important in the utilization of B-vitamins and synthesis of neurotransmitters.

Neurotransmitters

chemical messenger involved in nerve cell communication.

Low tryptophan availability

may contribute to reduced serotonin synthesis and can be associated with mood

and sleep disturbances.

Methionine

It contains a methylated thiol group. initiates protein synthesis.

Serine

a component of phosphoprotein

Threonine

important in building tissues and utilization of nutrients.

Tyrosine

needed in the synthesis of some thyroid hormones. contains a phenol group

Cystein

has a unique property.; it contains a sulfhydryl group.

Glycine

simplest amino acid. optically inactive Because of the absence of alpha asymmetric carbon. used by the body in the detoxification of benzoic acid.

Aspartic acid

contains a beta carboxyl group. salt form is aspartate

Glutamic acid

contains a gamma carboxyl group.

Lysine

found in collagen. aids in assimilation of other amino acids. contains an epsilon amino group.

Arginine

has significant buffering capacity at physiological pH, the only amino acid having this property. will undergo decarboxylation reaction.

Histidine

is responsible for any symptomd associated with “hay fever” and other allergies. contains an imidazole ring.