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Isoleucine

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: /biosyn /defic /physiol permitted
Also Called: Alloisoleucine
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 73-32-5

Isoleucine Medical Definitions and Terms

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