AA Derivatives Flashcards
1
Q
Phenylalanine
A
PH –> tyrosine –> dopa (+B6) –> dopamine (+Vit C) –> NE –> epi
Tyrosine –> thyroxine in thyroid
Dopa –> melanin
2
Q
Tryptophan
A
Tryptophan (B2 + B6) –> niacin –> NAD+ / NADP+
Tryptophan (B6, BH4) –> serotonin –> melatonin
3
Q
Histidine
A
Histamine (need B6)
4
Q
Glycine
A
Glycine –> porphyrine –> heme
5
Q
Glutamate
A
Glut (+B6) –> GABA
Glut –> glutathione
6
Q
Arginine
A
Arg –> creatinine
Arg –> Urea
Arg (+BH4) –> NO