Amino Acid Metabolism Pathway ()

Amino Acid Metabolism Pathway Overview

Amino acid metabolism refers to the network of biochemical pathways responsible for the synthesis (anabolism) and breakdown (catabolism) of amino acids in living organisms. These pathways are essential for energy production, biosynthesis of important molecules, nitrogen balance, and cellular homeostasis. The major pathways involved include transamination, deamination, the urea cycle, and the catabolism of carbon skeletons. It's tightly integrated with carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Disorders in these pathways can lead to metabolic diseases.

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