alanine
Simple amino acid
Alanine is one of the twenty amino acids that serve as building blocks for proteins.
It is nonessential, meaning the body can synthesize it rather than requiring it from food.
Alanine plays a role in glucose metabolism and immune function.
The muscle tissue releases alanine during exercise.
Three-carbon acid from glycolysis
- transaminaseAmino group transfer catalyst
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- precursorSomething that comes first
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
alpha-ketoglutarate · pathway · cytoplasm · bacteria · fermentation · recombinant · biotechnology · yield
Three-carbon acid from glycolysis
- transaminationAmino group biochemical exchange
- ALTLiver function indicator
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- muscleContractile body tissue
catabolism · energy · blood glucose · fasting · ketogenesis · lactate · oxidation · deamination
Protein's molecular subunit
- peptideShort amino acid chain
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- chiralityMirror-image non-superimposability
- side chainGroup branching from backbone
hydrophobic · nonpolar · codon · GCC · residue · sequence · stereoisomer · dipeptide
Enclosed dose container
- powderFine dry particles
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- pre-workoutExercise preparation supplement
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
muscle fatigue · endurance · tingles · paresthesia · performance · athletes · BCAA · stacking
Folded amino chain
- dietaryOf food consumption
- essential amino acidProtein component requiring ingestion
- nonessentialNot required or needed
- food sourceOrigin of nourishment
meat · poultry · fish · eggs · dairy · legumes · synthesis · absorption
Activity for fitness
- skeletal muscleVoluntary movement tissue
- energyPower to do work
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
endurance · blood sugar · muscle protein · catabolism · fuel source
pyruvate
Three-carbon acid from glycolysis
- transaminaseAmino group transfer catalyst
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- precursorSomething that comes first
glutamate · alpha-ketoglutarate · pathway · cytoplasm · bacteria · fermentation · recombinant · biotechnology · yield · substrate
pyruvate
Three-carbon acid from glycolysis
- transaminationAmino group biochemical exchange
- ALTLiver function indicator
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
muscle · catabolism · energy · blood glucose · fasting · ketogenesis · lactate · oxidation · deamination · alpha-ketoglutarate
amino acid
Protein's molecular subunit
- peptideShort amino acid chain
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- chiralityMirror-image non-superimposability
side chain · hydrophobic · nonpolar · codon · GCC · residue · sequence · stereoisomer · dipeptide
capsule
Enclosed dose container
- powderFine dry particles
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- pre-workoutExercise preparation supplement
buffering · muscle fatigue · endurance · tingles · paresthesia · performance · athletes · BCAA · stacking · sports supplement
protein
Folded amino chain
- dietaryOf food consumption
- essential amino acidProtein component requiring ingestion
- nonessentialNot required or needed
food source · meat · poultry · fish · eggs · dairy · legumes · synthesis · absorption · digestion
exercise
Activity for fitness
- skeletal muscleVoluntary movement tissue
- energyPower to do work
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
recovery · endurance · blood sugar · muscle protein · catabolism · fuel source
alanineessential amino acid
Protein component requiring ingestion
leucine · lysine · isoleucine · tryptophan · valine