Peptides Flashcards
1
Q
carnitine
structure
A
tri-methyl lysine
2
Q
carnitine
function
A
transport of fatty acids into mitochondria
3
Q
carnitine function requires…
A
SAMe, vit C, Fe, NAD+, B6, B3
4
Q
creatine
structure
A
arginine + glycine
SAMe
5
Q
creatine
function
A
Source of energy:
creatine -> creatine phosphate
enzyme = creatine kinase
6
Q
glutathione
structure
A
Glu-Cys-Gly
7
Q
glutathione
function
A
antioxidant in liver & RBC
8
Q
endorphins
receptors
A
brain
gut
WBCs
9
Q
when are endorphins produced?
A
exercise
laughter
touch
acupuncture
chiropractic
10
Q
bradykinin
function
A
vasodilator
made in response to tissue damage
11
Q
insulin
structure
A
peptide with multiple disulfide bonds
12
Q
insulin
function
A
- binds to Glut4 receptor in muscle & adipose
- allow glucose (and fat) to enter cell
