Canadian Medical Guide > Chemicals and Drugs > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Branched-Chain Terms and Definitions

Amino Acids, Branched-Chain

Medical Definition:	Amino acids which have a branched carbon chain.
Previously Indexed:	Amino Acids (1966-1978)

Amino Acids, Branched-Chain Categories.

	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.
	Leucine - An essential branched-chain amino acid important for hemoglobin formation.
	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.

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com