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November 23, 2015
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20 AMINO ACIDS
Glycine a nonessential amino acid that functions as an inhibitory
neurotransmitter in the central nervous system; used as a gastric
antacid and dietary supplement, and as a bladder irrigation in
transurethral prostatectomy. Called also amino acetic acid.
Alanine a nonessential, nonpolar (neutral) amino acid found in
many food protein sources as well as in the body. It is degraded
in the liver to produce important biomolecules such as pyruvate
and glutamate. Its carbon skeleton also can be used as an
energy source.
Valine an essential amino acid needed for optimal growth in
infants and for nitrogen equilibrium in adults. Also called alphaamino isovaleric acid.