AA Derivatives Flashcards

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Phenylalanine

A

PH –> tyrosine –> dopa (+B6) –> dopamine (+Vit C) –> NE –> epi

Tyrosine –> thyroxine in thyroid

Dopa –> melanin

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Tryptophan

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Tryptophan (B2 + B6) –> niacin –> NAD+ / NADP+

Tryptophan (B6, BH4) –> serotonin –> melatonin

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3
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Histidine

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Histamine (need B6)

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4
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Glycine

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Glycine –> porphyrine –> heme

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5
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Glutamate

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Glut (+B6) –> GABA

Glut –> glutathione

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6
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Arginine

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Arg –> creatinine

Arg –> Urea

Arg (+BH4) –> NO

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