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23 Cards in this Set
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essential amino acids |
-histidine, leucine -isoleucine, lysine -methionine, phenylalanine -threonine, tryptophan -valine, arginine |
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-direct precursor of histamine --essential for immune response along with IgE --allergic respone |
histidine |
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important source of carbon atoms in purine sythesis --for formation of DNA & RNA |
histidine |
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-grow and repair BODY tissues -WBC and RBC production |
histidine |
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prevents heavy metal toxicity |
-histidine -methionine |
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-SECOND most common amino acid found in proteins -BOOSTS healing |
leucine |
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-LOWERS glucose levels -optimal infant growth |
leucine |
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-nitrogen balance in adults --as with proteins |
leucine |
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-maintains, heals & repairs muscle tissue skin and bones -hemoglobin formation |
isoleucine |
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-regulates blood glucose -maintain energy levels |
isoleucine |
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-collagen formation --for connective tissue and bone production |
lysine |
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-antibody production -lowers TAG levels |
lysine |
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-proper nitrogen balance in adults -calcium conservation |
lysine |
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-encoded by AUG to initiate translation process (mRNA to protein) -ALL proteins start with ? |
methionine |
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-sulfur source -fat breakdown |
methionine |
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-prevents brittle hair and diminish muscle weakness -reacts with ATP for various synthesis |
methionine |
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-important for phenylketonuria --INC lvls of phenylalanine in blood and in the urine |
phenylalanine |
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-promotes alertness and vitality -DEC pain & aids memory and learning |
phenylalanine |
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phenylalanine forms |
tyrosine & homogentisic acid |
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-interferes with serotonin production in high lvls -used by brain to produce neurotransmitters |
phenylalanine |
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-can easily cross the blood brain barrier --reason why phenylketonuria causes mental retardation |
phenylalanine |
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-collagen, protein, elastin and tooth enamel formation |
threonine |
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-proper protein balance -aids in liver function, metabolism & assimilation |
threonine |
