Conversion of Amino Acids to Specialized Products

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Chapter: Biochemistry : Conversion of Amino Acids to Specialized Products

In addition to serving as building blocks for proteins, amino acids are precursors of many nitrogen-containing compounds that have important physiologic functions.


Conversion of Amino Acids to Specialized Products

OVERVIEW

In addition to serving as building blocks for proteins, amino acids are precursors of many nitrogen-containing compounds that have important physiologic functions (Figure 21.1). These molecules include porphyrins, neurotransmitters, hormones, purines, and pyrimidines.


Figure 21.1 Amino acids as precursors of nitrogen-containing compounds.

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