Amino Acids Functions Flashcards by Mae Ann Cu

Involved in the formation of hemoglobin, which is
why it is used to treat anemia

Histidine

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Essential for the immune system to
function properly

Arginine

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Intervenes with the formation of L -
carnitine, a compound that allows the
circulation of oxygen in muscle tissues

Lysine

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Responsible for the transport of glutamamine and other amino acids through the blood

Glutamate

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Generate resistance

Aspartate

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It is a major carrier of nitrogen to the liver (from peripheral tissue)

Glutamine

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Removes ammonia from the body

Asparagine

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The sulfur compounds of the two
cysteine amino acids bonds thru a
disulfide bond to form a

Cystine

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Is an antioxidant, protects the human body against UV rays, radiation and pollution

Cysteine

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Involved in the formation of Vitamin B12

Threonine

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Helps to reduce adipose tissue

Tyrosine

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Maintain blood sugar level

Serine

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Involved in the formation of cartilage

Proline

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Helps with the formation of serotonin and melatonin, substance that regulated the
sleep cycle

Typtophan

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Formation of chemicals used by the brain
such as dopamine and noradrenaline

Phenylalanine

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Protein development and energy storage

Isoleucine

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Involved in metabolism

Methionine

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Important for muscle formation

Leucine

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Promotes tissue repair

Valine

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Carries Nitrogen from peripheral tissue to liver

Alanine

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Forms part of hemoglobin structure

Glycine

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Proline is an _____ with
a side chain that forms
a ring with the amino group of the backbone.

IMINO ACID

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It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and some allergies

Histidine

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Intervenes in would healing, regeneration of the liver and increase insulin release

Arginine

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Involved in the metabolism of lipids

Lysine

Decreases the need to consume sugar and alcoholic beverages

Glutamate

Involved in the metabolism of DNA & RNA

Aspartae

Keeps the blood sugar level

Glutamine

Decreases fatigue

Asparagine

Plays important role in the metabolism of some enzymes

Cysteine

Lower the cholesterol level in the liver and blood

Threonine

Increase energy level

Tyrosine

Intervenes in the creation of antibodies

Serine

Act as a source of nitrogen inside the body

Proline

Used in pharmaceuticals as antidepressants and sedative

Tryptophan

Involved in the formation of thyroid hormones

Phenylalanine

Use to synthesis of hemoglobin

Isoleucine

Helps burn fat

Methionine

Maintains nitrogen balance in the body

Leucine

Energy storage, regulates the level of sugar in blood and contributes to the human body growth development

Valine

Main source of energy for muscles

Alanine

Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in our body

Glycine

Maintains the pH in the blood

Histidine

Necessary for the production and release of growth hormones

Arginine

Creation of antibodies

Lysine

Protecting the liver by eliminating excess ammonia

Aspartate

Maintains the strength of the muscles

Glutamine

Detoxifies the body from harmful chemicals

Asparagine

Repair of skin tissue and keeping it healthy

Cysteine

Intervenes in the regeneration of collagen

Threonine

Precursor of dopamine, adrenaline, noradrenaline and melanin. It is used as an antidepressant

Tyrosine

Promotes growth of muscle tissue and help maintain it

Serine

It keeps of heart strong and healthy

Proline

Intervenes in tolerance to pain

Tryptophan

Deficiency of this amino acid could lead to depression, loss of appetite, cognitive problems and among others

Phenylalanine

deficiency could lead to hypoglycacemia

Isoleucine

Used to control pathogenic bacteria

Methionine

Rebuilding of muscle tissues, skin and bones

Leucine

Very important amino acid for athletes, because of its restorative properties and energy storage

Valine

Involves in sugar metabolism

Alanine

Production of glycogen

Glycine

Production of antibodies

Alanine

Transform toxic substances into non-harmful for the body

Glycine

Over consumption of __ will lead to hallucinations

Valine

Foods rich in leucine are grains, nuts, red meat, marine products, eggs and dairy

Leucine

Keeping our skin, nails, and hair healthy

Methionine

Source of ____ are seeds, nuts, red meats, fish (esp. tuna), lentils, soybeans, dairy, and eggs.

Isoleucine

___ deficiency can cause Hartnup disease and Pellagra

Tryptophan

Fat metabolism and brain protein formation

Serine

Works together with Vitamin C to protect the skin

Proline

Helps the body recover from wounds

Threonine

Parkinson’s disease and drug addiction are related to the deficiency of this amino acid.

Tyrosine

Intervenes in DNA synthesis

Asparagine

One of the main component of hair, keratin contains a lot of cystin

Csyteine

Boosting the immune system through creation of antibodies

Aspartate

Small intestine uses glutamine as the primary source of energy

Glutamine

Aid in the synthesis of DNA

Glutamate

Formation of hormones, enzymes, and collagen

Lysine

Deficiency of arginine generates muscle weakness, hair loss, skin irritations and slow healing of wounds

Arginine

Deficiency can cause skin diseases, and cognitive and speech problems in children

Histidine

Excess ____ reduces the level of zinc

Histidine

Blood glycoproteins in diabetics contain glucose linked to ____

Lysine

Excess of ______ in the brain tissue can lead to its damage. During the cardiovascular accidents, the brain releases a large amount of this acid thereby damaging the nerve cells

Glutamic acid

Deficiency of aspartic acid in the human body generates the decrease of the levels of calcium and magnesium

Aspartate

Involved in DNA synthesis

Glutamine

Necessary to maintain the homeostatic balance in the nervous system

Asparagine

The sulfhydryl group is an important part of the active site of many enzymes

Cysteine

Source of are meats, grains, dairy products, mushrooms and truffles, and vegetables

threonine

It disrupts an α-helix in a polypeptide

Proline

Deficiency of methionine could lead to fatty liver

Methionine

Foods with higher dose of ____ are meats, dairy, soy, peanuts and mushrooms

valine

____ deficiency is seen in people with hypoglycemia, fatigue, levels of viral infections, and elevated insulin levels.

Alanine

People with hypoglycemia, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome and viral infections are deficient in this amino acid.

Glycine

Source of _____ are red meat, garlic, onions, eggs, yogurt, soy grains, lentils, and some seeds

Methionine

Usually the residue at the β-turn in β-pleated sheets

Proline

• _____ deficiency is seen in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, alcoholism, and anxiety

Glutamine

Has an imidazole ring that offers buffering at physiologic pH to protein

Histidine

Is a decarboxylated to histamine (a vasodilator)

Histidine

A vasodilator

Histamine

Amino Acids Functions Flashcards

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