transamination
Nitrogen group transfer
Transamination is a biochemical reaction in which an amino group transfers from one molecule to another, typically from an amino acid to a keto acid.
This process is central to protein metabolism, allowing the body to synthesize nonessential amino acids and break down others for energy.
Enzymes called transaminases or aminotransferases catalyze these reactions; elevated levels in blood tests often indicate liver damage.
Excitatory neural transmitter
- aspartateAcidic amino acid
- alanineBasic amino acid
- pyruvateThree-carbon acid from glycolysis
- leucineEssential branched-chain amino acid
isoleucine · valine · phenylalanine · tyrosine · serine · threonine · lysine · arginine
Active coenzyme of B6
- ALTLiver function indicator
- coenzymeEnzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- vitamin B6Sixth numbered essential micronutrient
Creating usable power supply
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- deaminationAmino group removal process
- anabolismMetabolic construction of molecules
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
Functional liver cell
- ALTLiver function indicator
- liver function testBlood panel measuring hepatic health
- cirrhosisIrreversible hepatic scarring
- hepatitisInflammatory liver condition
liver damage · biomarker · jaundice · liver disease · liver panel · clinical diagnosis
glutamate
Excitatory neural transmitter
leucine · isoleucine · valine · phenylalanine · tyrosine · serine · threonine · lysine · arginine · histidine
pyridoxal phosphate
Active coenzyme of B6
energy production
Creating usable power supply
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- deaminationAmino group removal process
- anabolismMetabolic construction of molecules
hepatocyte
Functional liver cell
- ALTLiver function indicator
- liver function testBlood panel measuring hepatic health
- cirrhosisIrreversible hepatic scarring
hepatitis · liver damage · biomarker · jaundice · liver disease · liver panel · clinical diagnosis
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