Amino Acids Functions Flashcards
Involved in the formation of hemoglobin, which is
why it is used to treat anemia
Histidine
Essential for the immune system to
function properly
Arginine
Intervenes with the formation of L -
carnitine, a compound that allows the
circulation of oxygen in muscle tissues
Lysine
Responsible for the transport of glutamamine and other amino acids through the blood
Glutamate
Generate resistance
Aspartate
It is a major carrier of nitrogen to the liver (from peripheral tissue)
Glutamine
Removes ammonia from the body
Asparagine
The sulfur compounds of the two
cysteine amino acids bonds thru a
disulfide bond to form a
Cystine
Is an antioxidant, protects the human body against UV rays, radiation and pollution
Cysteine
Involved in the formation of Vitamin B12
Threonine
Helps to reduce adipose tissue
Tyrosine
Maintain blood sugar level
Serine
Involved in the formation of cartilage
Proline
Helps with the formation of serotonin and melatonin, substance that regulated the
sleep cycle
Typtophan
Formation of chemicals used by the brain
such as dopamine and noradrenaline
Phenylalanine
Protein development and energy storage
Isoleucine
Involved in metabolism
Methionine
Important for muscle formation
Leucine
Promotes tissue repair
Valine
Carries Nitrogen from peripheral tissue to liver
Alanine
Forms part of hemoglobin structure
Glycine
Proline is an _____ with
a side chain that forms
a ring with the amino group of the backbone.
IMINO ACID
It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and some allergies
Histidine
Intervenes in would healing, regeneration of the liver and increase insulin release
Arginine
Involved in the metabolism of lipids
Lysine
Decreases the need to consume sugar and alcoholic beverages
Glutamate
Involved in the metabolism of DNA & RNA
Aspartae
Keeps the blood sugar level
Glutamine
Decreases fatigue
Asparagine
Plays important role in the metabolism of some
enzymes
Cysteine
Lower the cholesterol level in the liver and
blood
Threonine
Increase energy level
Tyrosine
Intervenes in the creation of antibodies
Serine
Act as a source of nitrogen inside the body
Proline
Used in pharmaceuticals as
antidepressants and sedative
Tryptophan
Involved in the formation of thyroid
hormones
Phenylalanine
Use to synthesis of hemoglobin
Isoleucine
Helps burn fat
Methionine
Maintains nitrogen balance in the body
Leucine
Energy storage, regulates the level of sugar in
blood and contributes to the human body growth
development
Valine
Main source of energy for muscles
Alanine
Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in our body
Glycine
Maintains the pH in the blood
Histidine
Necessary for the production and release
of growth hormones
Arginine
Creation of antibodies
Lysine
Protecting the liver by eliminating excess
ammonia
Aspartate
Maintains the strength of the muscles
Glutamine
Detoxifies the body from harmful
chemicals
Asparagine
Repair of skin tissue and keeping it healthy
Cysteine
Intervenes in the regeneration of collagen
Threonine
Precursor of dopamine, adrenaline,
noradrenaline and melanin. It is used as
an antidepressant
Tyrosine
Promotes growth of muscle tissue and
help maintain it
Serine
It keeps of heart strong and healthy
Proline
Intervenes in tolerance to pain
Tryptophan
Deficiency of this amino acid could lead to
depression, loss of appetite, cognitive
problems and among others
Phenylalanine
deficiency could lead to
hypoglycacemia
Isoleucine
Used to control pathogenic bacteria
Methionine
Rebuilding of muscle tissues, skin and
bones
Leucine
Very important amino acid for athletes, because of
its restorative properties and energy storage
Valine
Involves in sugar metabolism
Alanine
Production of glycogen
Glycine
Production of antibodies
Alanine
Transform toxic substances into non-harmful for the
body
Glycine
Over consumption of __ will lead to
hallucinations
Valine
Foods rich in leucine are grains, nuts, red
meat, marine products, eggs and dairy
Leucine
Keeping our skin, nails, and hair healthy
Methionine
Source of ____ are seeds, nuts, red
meats, fish (esp. tuna), lentils, soybeans,
dairy, and eggs.
Isoleucine
___ deficiency can cause Hartnup
disease and Pellagra
Tryptophan
Fat metabolism and brain protein
formation
Serine
Works together with Vitamin C to protect the skin
Proline
Helps the body recover from wounds
Threonine
Parkinson’s disease and drug addiction
are related to the deficiency of this amino
acid.
Tyrosine
Intervenes in DNA synthesis
Asparagine
One of the main component of hair, keratin
contains a lot of cystin
Csyteine
Boosting the immune system through
creation of antibodies
Aspartate
Small intestine uses glutamine as the
primary source of energy
Glutamine
Aid in the synthesis of DNA
Glutamate
Formation of hormones, enzymes, and
collagen
Lysine
Deficiency of arginine generates muscle
weakness, hair loss, skin irritations and
slow healing of wounds
Arginine
Deficiency can cause skin diseases, and cognitive
and speech problems in children
Histidine
Excess ____ reduces the level of zinc
Histidine
Blood glycoproteins in diabetics contain
glucose linked to ____
Lysine
Excess of ______ in the brain tissue can lead
to its damage. During the cardiovascular accidents,
the brain releases a large amount of this acid
thereby damaging the nerve cells
Glutamic acid
Deficiency of aspartic acid in the human
body generates the decrease of the levels
of calcium and magnesium
Aspartate
Involved in DNA synthesis
Glutamine
Necessary to maintain the homeostatic
balance in the nervous system
Asparagine
The sulfhydryl group is an important part of the active site of many enzymes
Cysteine
Source of are meats, grains,
dairy products, mushrooms and truffles,
and vegetables
threonine
It disrupts an α-helix in a polypeptide
Proline
Deficiency of methionine could lead to
fatty liver
Methionine
Foods with higher dose of ____ are meats, dairy,
soy, peanuts and mushrooms
valine
____ deficiency is seen in people with
hypoglycemia, fatigue, levels of viral infections, and
elevated insulin levels.
Alanine
People with hypoglycemia, anemia, chronic fatigue
syndrome and viral infections are deficient in this
amino acid.
Glycine
Source of _____ are red meat, garlic,
onions, eggs, yogurt, soy grains, lentils,
and some seeds
Methionine
Usually the residue at the β-turn in β-pleated
sheets
Proline
• _____ deficiency is seen in people
with chronic fatigue syndrome, alcoholism,
and anxiety
Glutamine
Has an imidazole ring that offers buffering at
physiologic pH to protein
Histidine
Is a decarboxylated to histamine (a vasodilator)
Histidine
A vasodilator
Histamine
