8 Aminoacid Enzyme Flashcards

1
Q

Tryptophan end products

A

Serotonin(5ht)

Melatonin regulate circadian rhythm

Necessary source of Niacin

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2
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↓Trp

A

Hartnup disease end in ↓Niacin

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3
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if a protein must leave the cell, what kind of sequence should it contain

A

N-terminal Hydrophobic Signal Sequence

lots of codons for nonpolar and aromatic aminoacids

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4
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Cysteine products

A

Part of Glutathione structure
GSH Detoxify free radicals
when there are issues with degenerative disorders associated with free radicals: run out of glutathione
prescribe drugs to mop up free radicals

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5
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hat is analogue of cysteine and its use

A

N-Acetylcysteine
Acetaminophen intoxication
Cystic fibrosis patient
Treat hemorrhagic cystitis due to cyclophosphamide

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6
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prevention and treatment of hemorrhagic cystitis with cyclophosphamide

A

treatment with N-Acetylcysteine

Protection with MESNA

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