8 Aminoacid Enzyme Flashcards
Tryptophan end products
Serotonin(5ht)
Melatonin regulate circadian rhythm
Necessary source of Niacin
↓Trp
Hartnup disease end in ↓Niacin
if a protein must leave the cell, what kind of sequence should it contain
N-terminal Hydrophobic Signal Sequence
lots of codons for nonpolar and aromatic aminoacids
Cysteine products
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
hat is analogue of cysteine and its use
N-Acetylcysteine
Acetaminophen intoxication
Cystic fibrosis patient
Treat hemorrhagic cystitis due to cyclophosphamide
prevention and treatment of hemorrhagic cystitis with cyclophosphamide
treatment with N-Acetylcysteine
Protection with MESNA