Biochemistry of Amino Acids and Their Derivatives
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ALT and the Glucose-Alanine Cycle
0:00 - 0:50
Overview of ALT's role in the Glucose-Alanine Cycle and its clinical significance as a liver damage biomarker.
BCAAs: The mTOR Growth Switch
0:50 - 1:44
Exploration of BCAAs (Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine) and their role in mTOR signaling and metabolic health.
The Phosphoglycerate Family
1:44 - 2:30
Synthesis pathways for Serine, Glycine, and Cysteine from glycolytic intermediates.
Heme, Glutathione, and Creatine
2:30 - 3:17
The biochemical building blocks for Heme, Glutathione, and Creatine synthesis.
Aromatic Amino Acids and PKU
3:17 - 4:07
Metabolism of Phenylalanine and Tyrosine, focusing on PKU and catecholamine synthesis.
Tryptophan, Histidine, and GABA
4:07 - 4:55
Biogenesis of essential neurotransmitters including Serotonin, Melatonin, GABA, and Histamine.
Mastering the Amino Acid Map
4:55 - 5:38
Synthesizing the connections between central metabolism and amino acid families for clinical mastery.