| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 458 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Discovery and chemistry of amino acids -- ch. 2. Protein digestion and absorption of peptides and amino acids -- ch. 3. Synthesis of amino acids -- ch. 4. Degradation of amino acids -- ch. 5. Synthesis and catabolism of special nitrogenous substances from amino acids -- ch. 6. Synthesis of urea and uric acid -- ch. 7. Use of isotopes for studying amino acid metabolism -- ch. 8. Protein synthesis -- ch. 9. Intracellular protein degradation -- ch. 10. Regulation of amino acid metabolism -- ch. 11. Physiological functions of amino acids -- ch. 12. Inborn errors of amino acid metabolism -- ch. 13. Dietary requirements of amino acids |
| Summary |
While emphasizing basic principles and classical concepts of amino acid biochemistry and nutrition, this text includes recent progress in the field. It also provides concise coverage of major historical developments of the scientific discipline, so that readers will appreciate the past, understand the current state of the knowledge, and explore the future of the field |
| Notes |
"A CRC title." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Amino acids.
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Amino acids in human nutrition.
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Human beings.
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Humans
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Amino Acids
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Homo sapiens (species)
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MEDICAL -- Biochemistry.
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Amino acids
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Amino acids in human nutrition
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781439861905 |
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1439861900 |
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9781299709935 |
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1299709931 |
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