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• Aminotransferases
  ...noʊˈtrænsfəreɪz}}) are a group of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of an amino group from a donor molecule to a recipient molecule. The most common aminot ...es catalyze, which involves the transfer (''trans-'') of an amino group (''amino-'').
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• Transamination
  ...pathways which convert essential amino acids to non-essential amino acids (amino acids that can be synthesized by the body). ...n words "trans" meaning "across" and "aminare" meaning "to furnish with an amino group".
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• Congenital disorders of amino acid metabolism
  ...he deficiency or dysfunction of certain [[enzymes]] involved in amino acid metabolism. ...meaning "nitrogen-containing", and ''acidus'', meaning "sour" or "acid". "Metabolism" comes from the Greek ''metabole'', meaning "change".
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• Deamination
  ...primarily carried out in the [[liver]] and is a crucial part of [[nitrogen metabolism]]. ...ng an amino group. Thus, 'deamination' essentially means the removal of an amino group.
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• Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase
  ...co-a de-hydro-gen-ase) is a family of enzymes that function in fatty acid metabolism, allowing the breakdown of fatty acids through a process called beta-oxidat ...ound that assists in biological transformations. "Dehydrogenase" refers to enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen atoms from a molecule.
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• Homocysteine
  ...at plays a crucial role in the metabolism of [[methionine]], another amino acid. ...e Greek words 'homos' meaning 'same' and 'cysteine' referring to the amino acid cysteine. It was first identified in 1932 by the scientist [[Vince D. du Vi
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• Transaminases
  ...rom one molecule to another. They play a crucial role in the metabolism of amino acids in the body. ...nd "aminase", which refers to an enzyme that catalyzes reactions involving amino acids.
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• Aminotransferase
  ...lecule to a recipient molecule, typically in the process of [[amino acid]] metabolism. ...ferring to an amino group, and the root "transferase", which is a class of enzymes that facilitate the transfer of functional groups from one molecule to anot
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• Phenylalanine hydroxylase
  ...H]] gene in humans. It is involved in the metabolic breakdown of the amino acid [[phenylalanine]], converting it into [[tyrosine]]. ...", itself from Greek "phainein" meaning "to show", and "alanine", an amino acid named after "aldehyde", from which it was first synthesized.
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• Pyroglutamyl-peptidase I
  ...s 'pyro' meaning fire, 'glutamyl' referring to the [[amino acid]] glutamic acid, and 'peptidase' indicating that it is a type of [[enzyme]] that breaks dow ...terminal of peptides and proteins. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the metabolism of [[neuropeptide]]s and [[hormone]]s.
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• Threonine
  ...''' or '''T''') is an essential [[amino acid]] in humans. It is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. ...proteins. Threonine also plays a significant role in immune function, fat metabolism, and supports cardiovascular, liver, central nervous, and immune system fun
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• Inborn error of metabolism
  == Inborn Error of Metabolism == ...ism]]. The majority are due to defects of single [[genes]] that code for [[enzymes]] that facilitate conversion of various substances (substrates) into others
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• Catabolism
  ...units such as [[monosaccharides]], [[fatty acids]], [[nucleotides]], and [[amino acids]], respectively. This process releases energy that the body can use f ...is]]''': The breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvic acid.
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• Carboxypeptidase
  ...) is a type of [[enzyme]] that catalyzes the hydrolytic removal of [[amino acid]] residues from the carboxyl end of [[protein]]s or [[peptide]]s. ...rboxypeptidase A]]: This enzyme specifically removes aromatic or aliphatic amino acids from proteins and peptides.
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• Protein catabolism
  ...[[proteins]] into their individual [[amino acids]] through the action of [[enzymes]]. The term "catabolism" is derived from the Greek word "katabole," which m ...ymotrypsin]] further break down these polypeptides into amino acids. These amino acids are then absorbed into the bloodstream and transported to cells throu
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• Aspartate aminotransferase
  ...ino acid. "Aminotransferase" refers to the enzyme's ability to transfer an amino group from one molecule to another. ...e [[Urea cycle|urea cycle]], both of which are vital for the metabolism of amino acids and the production of energy in the body. It catalyzes the conversion
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• Dihydrofolate reductase
  ...n enzyme that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of nucleotides and the metabolism of folate. ...F is a co-factor in the synthesis of purines, thymidylic acid, and certain amino acids.
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• Proteolysis
  ...oteins are broken down into their constituent amino acids by the action of enzymes. The term is derived from the Greek words "proteios" meaning "primary" and ...mes. The resulting peptides are then further broken down into individual [[amino acids]], which can be reused by the cell to synthesize new proteins.
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• Urea cycle
  * [[Ornithine]]: An amino acid that plays a role in the urea cycle. * [[Citrulline]]: An amino acid that is an important intermediate in the urea cycle.
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• Biosynthesis
  * [[Metabolism]]: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. ...lecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.
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