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[MT 6317] Clinical Chemistry Lecture > [2S] UNIT 5.1: Proteins & Amino Acids > Flashcards

[2S] UNIT 5.1: Proteins & Amino Acids Flashcards

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 Catalytic site in proteins and enzymes
 Semi-essential
 Dietary supplementation
required in youth

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Arginine

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 Cell division
 Wound healing
 Stimulation of protein synthesis
 Immune function
 Release of hormones
 Conversion of ammonia (NH3) to urea

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Arginine

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NH2 R-Group

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Arginine

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 Grow and repair body tissues
 Maintains myelin sheaths
 Direct precursor of Histamine
o Decarboxylationrxn
o Enzyme: Histidine decarboxylase

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Histidine

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 Maintains normal body pH 7
 Manufacturing RBCs and WBCs
 Protection from heavy metal toxicity*
 Source of carbon atoms in purine synthesis

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Histidine

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5
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Imidazole side chain (Basic)

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Histidine

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For infant growth

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Leucine

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7
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Treatment for muscle, mental, and emotional problems
o Insomnia
o Anxiety
o Liver disease
o Gall bladder disease

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Valine

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 Healing of muscle tissue, bones, and skin
 Regulates blood glucose
 Maintains nitrogen balance in adults

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Val, Isoleucine, Leucine

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9
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Hgb formation

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Isoleucine

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Branched chain amino acid group

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Val, Isoleucine, Leucine

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 Net positive charge
 Basic amino acid

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Lysine

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 Production of antibodies
 Lower triglyceride levels
 Absorption and conservation of Ca+
 Formation of collagen (via conservation of Ca)

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Lysine

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 First AA incorporated into the N-terminal position of all proteins
 Source of sulfur
 Initiates mRNA translation

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Methionine

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14
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 Non-polar AA
 Direct precursor of metabolic Tyrosine

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Phenylalanine

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 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

A

Methionine

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16
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Alertness and vitality
Elevates mood
Decreases pain
Aids in memory and learning
Treats arthritis and depression
Blood brain barrier
Norephinephrine production

A

Phenylalanine

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 Large quantities interfere with serotonin production
 Deficiency causes mental retardation in infants

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Phenylalanine

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18
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  • Alcohol containing AA
  • Formation of collagen, elastin, and tooth enamel
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Threonine

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18
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 Production of neurotransmitters
 Maintain protein balance
 Aids in liver function, metabolism, and assimilation

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Threonine

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 Simple amino acid
 Product of DNA or dipeptide (anserine and carnosine) breakdown
 Formed from glycolysis in the muscle tissue and pyruvate conversion

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Alanine

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19
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Metabolic precursor for serotonin, melatonin, and niacin

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Tryptophan

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20
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 Alleviates insomnia by inducing sleep
 Soothes anxiety
 Reduces depression
 Treats migraine and headache
 Reduces appetite (weight control)
 Controls hyperactivity in children

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Tryptophan

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21
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  • Gluconeogenesis
  • Synthesis of some AA: Threonine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Meth, Asparag, Arginine
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Aspartic Acid

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 Derived from aspartic acid and ATP through transamidation
 Most abundant AA
 Amination or Transamination
o Converts one amino acid to another

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Asparagine

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21
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 Transfer nitrogen from peripheral tissues to liver
 Strengthen immune system
 Reduces buildup of toxic substances from muscle protein breakdown

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Alanine

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22
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 Synthesis of ammonia (NH3)
 Transport of nitrogen

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Asparagine

23
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 Synthesized from oxaloacetate through transamination
 Metabolite in the citric acid cycle and urea cycle
 Negatively charged (-COOH side chain)

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Aspartic Acid

24
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 Toxic
 Absorbed during digestion as cystine

25
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can be synthesized from Methionine through enzymatic rxns

26
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 Structural and functional component of proteins and enzymes
 Antioxidant

27
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 Net negative charge (- COOH side chain)
o  carboxylic groups = acidic
 Polar molecule
 Synthesized from
transamination of alanine and aspartic acid
 Forms Glutamine

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 Neurotransmitter
 Dysregulation linked to
epileptic seizures
 Metabolism of sugars and fats
 Transport of K+ into spinal fluid

29
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 Most abundant amino acid
 Synthesized from the addition of amino group to glutamate

30
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 Wound healing
 Connective tissue repair

30
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 Produced from glutamine
 Precursor for hydroxyproline
 Works in tandem with Vit C

30
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 Transport ammonia to liver for metabolism
 Renal maintenance of acid-base balance
 Source of cellular energy  Aids in immune function
and digestive tract health  Treatment of serious illnesses, injury, trauma,
burns, cancer treatment
 Wound healing for post-
operative patients

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 Synthesized from 3- phosphoglycerate (an intermediate in glycolysis)
 Highly concentrated in all cell membranes
 Component of myelin
sheaths

31
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manufactured into collagen, tendons, ligaments, and cardiac tissue

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hydroxyproline

32
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 Production of antibodies
 Metabolism of lipids and fatty acids
 Body synthetic pathways for pyrimidine, purines, creatines, and porphyrins

32
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Synthesized from Phe
Precursor of adrenal hormones

33
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 Overall metabolism and function of adrenal glands, thyroid, and pituitary glands
 Stimulates nervous system metabolism (mood elevator)
 Treats narcolepsy, anxiety, depression, allergies, and headaches

34
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 Present in enzymes, such as formate dehydrogenases, glycine reductases, and some hydrogenases
 HIV diagnosis and monitoring

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SELENOCYSTEINE

34
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 21st amino acid
 Encoded by a UGA codon (stop codon)
 Selenium analog of cysteine – selenium atom replaces the sulfur

A

SELENOCYSTEINE

35
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T/F: Patients with HIV infection have lower-than-average blood plasma
selenium level

36
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 22nd amino acid
 Encoded by the UAG codon
 NOT PRESENT IN HUMANS
 Natural occurring genetically encoded amino acid used by some of the
prokaryotes and single-celled microorganisms

A

PYRROLYSINE

37
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Methane-producing metabolism in prokaryotes and single-celled microorganisms

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PYRROLYSINE

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AMINOACIDOPATHIES

 Phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) deficiency
 PAH cannot catalyze the conversion of
Phenylalanine -> Tyrosine
 Leads to phenylalanine accumulation

A

PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

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AMINOACIDOPATHIES

 Chronic elevation: permanent brain damage
 Found in both blood and urine of patients
 Musty / mousy urine odor
 Maternal phenylketonuria
 microcephalic mentally retarded infants

A

PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

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AMINOACIDOPATHIES

PKU treatment

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Sapropterin dihydrochloride (Kuvan)

41
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AMINOACIDOPATHIES

 Bacterial inhibition assay
 Based on the ability of Phe to facilitate bacterial growth in a culture medium in the presence of a growth inhibitor
 Can detect serum Phe
 Concentrations of 180 umol/L
(3 mg/dL)

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PKU: Guthrie Test

42
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AMINOACIDOPATHIES

 Not affected by the presence of antibiotics
 Based on the fluorescence of phenylalanine, ninhydrin and copper complex

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PKU: Microfluorometric Assay

43
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AMINOACIDOPATHIES

PKU ref method

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High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

44
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AMINOACIDOPATHIES

 Elevated tyrosine blood concentration and succinylacetone concentration
o Succinylacetone: toxic metabolite; forms due to tyrosine accumulation
 Body cannot metabolize Tyrosine
 Leads to Tyrosine accumulation
ALKAPTONURIA

A

TYROSINEMIA

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