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Chapter 1, Non-proteinogenic non-standard AA Flashcards

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Involved in amino acid catabolism (2)

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ornithine and citrulline

*citrulline is derived from watermelon

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Neurotransmitter

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GABA

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Naturally occurring biochemical utilized therapeutically in the treatment of Parkinson disease.

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DOPA (3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine)

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Utilized by microorganisms and plants in the synthesis of pantothenic acid. *Pantothenic acid is a vitamin

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Beta-alanine

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Component of bile

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taurine

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