Threonine

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Threonine

Threonine (/θriːəˌniːn/, abbreviated as Thr or T) is an essential amino acid in humans. It is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Pronunciation

Threonine is pronounced as /θriːəˌniːn/.

Etymology

The term "Threonine" is derived from the Greek word "θρεῖν" (threîn), which means "to leap" or "to jump". It was first discovered in 1935 by the American chemists William Cumming Rose and Welford Beaton.

Function

Threonine is an important component of many proteins and enzymes. It plays a crucial role in protein structure as it can easily form hydrogen bonds, and is often found at the active sites of proteins. Threonine also plays a significant role in immune function, fat metabolism, and supports cardiovascular, liver, central nervous, and immune system function.

Dietary Sources

Threonine can be found in high amounts in the following foods: meat, cheese, nuts, seeds, lentils, and fish.

Related Terms

  • Amino Acid: Organic compounds that combine to form proteins. Amino acids and proteins are fundamental building blocks of life.
  • Protein: Large biomolecules and macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues.
  • Enzyme: Proteins that act as biological catalysts (biocatalysts). Catalysts accelerate chemical reactions.

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