Sulfur-containing amino acid metabolism — Flashcards

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S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) donates a CH3 group to anabolic pathways, forming _____

_____ disease is characterized by neutral aminoaciduria and decreased neutral AA absorption (esp. tryptophan) from the gut

Homocystinuria is usually caused by _____ deficiencies

Cystine is made of two _____ amino acids connected by a disulfide bond

Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency result in mildly elevated _____ levels, increasing risk for thrombosis

Folate deficiency is characterized by _____ serum homocysteine

What stainable protein is abundant in astrocytes?

What enzyme converts pyruvate to alanine?

myeloperoxidase

#10

superoxide dismutase

Sulfur-containing amino acid metabolism Flashcards for USMLE

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