Peptides (AAs) Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of Carnitine. Function + what it needs
A
Trimethyl lysine
Transport FAs into mitochondria
Needs SAMe, Fe, Vit C., NAD+, B3, B6
2
Q
Structure of Creatine. What does it need? When/what form is it used as a source of energy?
A
Arginine + Glysine; SAMe
Creatine —> Creatine P (used as energy) enzyme Creatine Kinase
3
Q
Structure of Glutathione? Function?
A
Glu-Cys-Gly
Antioxidant in Liver + RBC
4
Q
What are the receptors of Endorphins
A
Brain, Gut, WBC
5
Q
What produces Endorphins?
A
Exercise, touch, acupuncture, chiropractor, laughter
6
Q
What is made in response to tissue damage (and what is it’s function?)
A
Bradykinin - vasodilator
7
Q
Structure of Insulin, what is it needed for (+ where?)
A
Peptide w/ disulfide bonds
Glut4 transporter in muscle + adipose
