Insight on the impacts of free amino acids and their metabolites on the immune system from a perspective of inborn errors of amino acid metabolism

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 611-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malgorzata M. Pakula ◽  
Thorsten J. Maier ◽  
Thomas Vorup-Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Free Amino Acids ◽  
Free Amino ◽  
Amino Acid Metabolism ◽  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Inborn Errors

Biochemische Aspekte des Aminosäuren-Stoffwechsels bei Psoriasis vulgaris / Biochemical Aspects of Amino Acid Metabolism in Psoriasis vulgaris

1973 ◽  
Vol 28 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 449-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Peter ◽  
H. Angst ◽  
U. Koch
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Free Amino Acids ◽  
Free Amino ◽  
Amino Acid Metabolism ◽  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Pathological Process

Free and protein-bound amino acids in serum and scales were investigated. In serum the bound amino acids of psoriatics are significantly higher with exception of Pro, Met, Tyr and Phe in contrast to normal subjects. For free amino acids the differences between normal subjects and psoriatics found in serum and scales are not significant. Results are discussed in relation to the single amino acids and the biochemical correlations are outlined which takes the pathological process as a basis.

scholarly journals Enzymatic Reaction-Related Protein Degradation and Proteinaceous Amino Acid Metabolism during the Black Tea (Camellia sinensis) Manufacturing Process

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiyong Chen ◽  
Lanting Zeng ◽  
Yinyin Liao ◽  
Jianlong Li ◽  
Bo Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Protein Degradation ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Free Amino Acids ◽  
Free Amino ◽  
Amino Acid Metabolism ◽  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Black Tea

Amino acids contribute to the nutritional value and quality of black tea. Fermentation is the most important stage of the black tea manufacturing process. In this study, we investigated protein degradation and proteinaceous amino acid metabolism associated with enzymatic reactions during fermentation in the black tea manufacturing process. The results showed that the concentrations of both protein and free amino acids decreased during fermentation. We also confirmed that proteins were broken down into free amino acids by artificially synthesized dipeptide benzyloxycarbonyl glutamyl-tyrosine (Z-Glu-Tyr). Metabolites of the amino acid metabolic pathway increased significantly during fermentation. Furthermore, we confirmed that free amino acids were degraded to volatile compounds in a tracer experiment with the isotope precursor. These results provide information that will help black tea manufacturers improve the quality of black tea.

Free amino acid analysis of untimed and 24-h urine samples compared.

1980 ◽  
Vol 26 (13) ◽  
pp. 1804-1808 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Y Tsai ◽  
J G Marshall ◽  
M W Josephson
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Free Amino ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Reference Interval ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Inborn Errors ◽  
Urinary Amino ◽  
Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia

Abstract We measured 11 amino acids in untimed urine samples, to determine whether such samples are suited for use in diagnosis of aminoacidurias. Results for untimed samples varied by as much as 25% more than for 24-h collections when amino acid excretions were expressed in terms of urinary creatinine. Values decreased with increasing age for either type of specimen. Urinary amino acid excretions were also determined with untimed or 24-h samples from patients with cystinuria. Lowe’s syndrome, nonketotic hyperglycinemia, or phenylketonuria. In all cases studied, the amino acids diagnostic of the diseases significantly exceeded the reference interval obtained for 260 control subjects in six age categories. We conclude that untimed urine samples can be used for diagnosis of these inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, but further studies are needed to evaluate their usefulness for other metabolic disorders.

A Rapid and Simple Thin-Layer Chromatographic Method for Amino Acids in Blood

1969 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 902-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J Culley
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Thin Layer ◽  
Paper Chromatography ◽  
Amino Acid Metabolism ◽  
Chromatographic Method ◽  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Inborn Errors ◽  
Chromatographic Methods ◽  
Finger Tip

Abstract Simple and rapid thin-layer chromatographic methods, using heel or finger-tip blood, are described that are suitable for screening for inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. Serum is chromatographed without deproteinizing. A variation of this method utilizes blood impregnated on paper discs for chromatography. These methods are much faster, more sensitive, and provide better resolution of amino acids than paper chromatography. Because untreated serum- or blood-impregnated discs are placed directly on thin-layer chromatograms, these methods require considerably less working time than other thin-layer chromatographic methods.

scholarly journals Gender differences of amino acid metabolism in Drosophila melanogaster on alpha-ketoglutarate-supplemented food

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Lylyk ◽  
O. Sorochynska ◽  
O. Maniukh ◽  
M. Bayliak
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Free Amino ◽  
Amino Acid Metabolism ◽  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Fruit Fly ◽  
Urea Content ◽  
Old Females

The influence of alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) on amino acid metabolism in the fruit fly was investigated. Dietary AKG did not affect body mass, urea content, activity of glutamate dehydrogenase, alanin- and aspartataminotransferase in two-day-old flies. Ttwo-day-old females, but not males, grown on 10 mM AKG, had higher levels of total protein and free amino acids. However, AKG led to an increase in total protein in 24-day-old flies of both sexes. Maintenance on AKG-containing medium reduced overall fecundity of flies.

Dietary Management of Inborn Errors of Amino Acid Metabolism With Protein-Modified Diets

1992 ◽  
Vol 7 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. S92-S111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enolia Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Metabolism ◽  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Propionic Acidemia ◽  
Methylmalonic Aciduria ◽  
Inborn Errors ◽  
Amino Acid Requirement ◽  
Maple Syrup ◽  
Lyase Deficiency

This paper presents experiences encountered with protein-modified diets (PMD) in the management of 67 patients, aged 1 day to 14 years, followed in the Pediatric Nutrition Clinic in the past 5 years. All had inborn errors of amino acid metabolism : maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) lyase deficiency, propionic acidemia (PPA), or methylmalonic aciduria (MMA). In early infancy, the diet prescription is frequently adjusted to search for the infant's tolerance level of restricted amino acids. The levels must be established when natural foods other than milk are added to the PMD. The amino acids restricted are leucine, isoleucine, and valine in MSUD; leucine in HMG-CoA lyase deficiency; and isoleucine, methionine, threonine, and valine in PPA and MMA. Efficacy of the PMD depends on accuracy in prediction of the restricted amino acid requirement and the willingness and ability of parents and patients to conform to its demands. (J Child Neurol 1992;7(Suppl):S92-S111.)

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