[2S] UNIT 5.1: Proteins & Amino Acids Flashcards
Catalytic site in proteins and enzymes
Semi-essential
Dietary supplementation
required in youth
Arginine
Cell division
Wound healing
Stimulation of protein synthesis
Immune function
Release of hormones
Conversion of ammonia (NH3) to urea
Arginine
NH2 R-Group
Arginine
Grow and repair body tissues
Maintains myelin sheaths
Direct precursor of Histamine
o Decarboxylationrxn
o Enzyme: Histidine decarboxylase
Histidine
Maintains normal body pH 7
Manufacturing RBCs and WBCs
Protection from heavy metal toxicity*
Source of carbon atoms in purine synthesis
Histidine
Imidazole side chain (Basic)
Histidine
For infant growth
Leucine
Treatment for muscle, mental, and emotional problems
o Insomnia
o Anxiety
o Liver disease
o Gall bladder disease
Valine
Healing of muscle tissue, bones, and skin
Regulates blood glucose
Maintains nitrogen balance in adults
Val, Isoleucine, Leucine
Hgb formation
Isoleucine
Branched chain amino acid group
Val, Isoleucine, Leucine
Net positive charge
Basic amino acid
Lysine
Production of antibodies
Lower triglyceride levels
Absorption and conservation of Ca+
Formation of collagen (via conservation of Ca)
Lysine
First AA incorporated into the N-terminal position of all proteins
Source of sulfur
Initiates mRNA translation
Methionine
Non-polar AA
Direct precursor of metabolic Tyrosine
Phenylalanine
Assists breakdown of fats
Detoxifying lead and other heavy metals*
Diminish muscle weakness
Prevents brittle hair (shampoo)
Reacts with ATP in the synthesis of epinephrine and choline
Methionine
Alertness and vitality
Elevates mood
Decreases pain
Aids in memory and learning
Treats arthritis and depression
Blood brain barrier
Norephinephrine production
Phenylalanine
Large quantities interfere with serotonin production
Deficiency causes mental retardation in infants
Phenylalanine
- Alcohol containing AA
- Formation of collagen, elastin, and tooth enamel
Threonine
Production of neurotransmitters
Maintain protein balance
Aids in liver function, metabolism, and assimilation
Threonine
Simple amino acid
Product of DNA or dipeptide (anserine and carnosine) breakdown
Formed from glycolysis in the muscle tissue and pyruvate conversion
Alanine
Metabolic precursor for serotonin, melatonin, and niacin
Tryptophan
Alleviates insomnia by inducing sleep
Soothes anxiety
Reduces depression
Treats migraine and headache
Reduces appetite (weight control)
Controls hyperactivity in children
Tryptophan
- Gluconeogenesis
- Synthesis of some AA: Threonine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Meth, Asparag, Arginine
Aspartic Acid
Derived from aspartic acid and ATP through transamidation
Most abundant AA
Amination or Transamination
o Converts one amino acid to another
Asparagine
Transfer nitrogen from peripheral tissues to liver
Strengthen immune system
Reduces buildup of toxic substances from muscle protein breakdown
Alanine