Amino Acids, Branched-Chain
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Amino acids which have a branched carbon chain. |
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Amino Acids (1966-1978) |
Amino Acids, Branched-Chain Categories.
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Isoleucine - An essential branched-chain aliphatic amino acid found in many proteins. It is an isomer of LEUCINE. It is important in hemoglobin synthesis and regulation of blood sugar and energy levels. |
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Leucine - An essential branched-chain amino acid important for hemoglobin formation. |
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Valine - A branched-chain essential amino acid that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway. |
Amino Acids, Branched-Chain Medical Definitions and Terms
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