This page presents a comprehensive breakdown of amino acid metabolism, covering the pathways involved in amino acid catabolism, the categorization of amino acids as glucogenic or ketogenic, the role o...This page presents a comprehensive breakdown of amino acid metabolism, covering the pathways involved in amino acid catabolism, the categorization of amino acids as glucogenic or ketogenic, the role of key cofactors in these metabolic processes, and the involvement of amino acids in one-carbon metabolism through cycles like folate and methionine.
The page provides an in-depth examination of metabolic pathways involving ammonia/ammonium, focusing on amino acid catabolism. It outlines the key processes and enzymatic roles in the production of am...The page provides an in-depth examination of metabolic pathways involving ammonia/ammonium, focusing on amino acid catabolism. It outlines the key processes and enzymatic roles in the production of ammonia from amino acids such as glutamine, glutamic acid, and alanine. The text highlights the importance of transaminases in transferring amino groups and discusses the safe transport mechanisms of ammonium equivalents in the body.
