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Monday, November 12, 2012

L-Arginine


Arginine (abbreviated as Arg or R) is an a-amino acid. It was first isolated in 1886. The L-form is one of the 20 most common natural amino acids. At the level of molecular genetics, in the structure of the messenger ribonucleic acid mRNA, CGU, CGC, CGA, CGG, AGA, and AGG, are the triplets of nucleotide bases or codons that codify for arginine during protein synthesis. In mammals, arginine is classified as a semiessential or conditionally essential amino acid, depending on the developmental stage and health status of the individual. Preterm infants are unable to synthesize or create arginine internally, making the amino acid nutritionally essential for them. There are some conditions that put an increased demand on the body for the synthesis of L-arginine, including surgical or other trauma, sepsis and burns.[citation needed] Arginine was first isolated from a lupin seedling extract in 1886 by the Swiss chemist Ernst Schultze.

In general, most people do not need to take arginine supplements because the body usually produces enough. The amino acid side-chain of arginine consists of a 3-carbon aliphatic straight chain, the distal end of which is capped by a complex guanidinium group.
Delocalization of charge in guanidinium group of L-Arginine

With a pKa of 12.48, the guanidinium group is positively charged in neutral, acidic and even most basic environments, and thus imparts basic chemical properties to arginine. Because of the conjugation between the double bond and the nitrogen lone pairs, the positive charge is delocalized, enabling the formation of multiple H-bonds.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Alanine an Amino Acid


Alanine, or L-alanine, is an amino acid that helps the body convert the simple sugar glucose into energy and eliminate excess toxins from the liver. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and are key to building strong, healthy muscles-alanine has been shown to help protect cells through being harmed in the course of intensive exercise task, if your human body cannibalizes muscles protein to aid generate energy.

Alanine is crucial for preserving balanced levels of nitrogen and glucose in the body, which it does through a series of chemical actions called the alanine cycle. During the alanine cycle, any excess amino acids (proteins) in cells or tissues are transferred to a receptor molecule called pyruvate, which is produced by the breakdown of glucose. The pyruvate is then converted to alanine and transferred to the liver. The liver extracts nitrogen from alanine and converts some of it back into pyruvate, which can then be used to produce more glucose. Any excess nitrogen is then converted into urea and passed out of the body during urination. This cycle, glucose-pyruvate-alanine-pyruvate-glucose, helps supply the body with the energy it needs to support cellular life. It also ensures that a constant supply of pyruvate is available to allow the synthesis of glucose and amino acids in the body.

Alanine is a nonpolar amino acid with an aliphatic R group (-CH3), therefore it does not easily dissolve in water. Amino acids for polymers that make up proteins which carry out many of required functions of a cell. An aliphatic R group means that the substituent is not aromatic but rather has a carbon based chain like an alkane. The side chain of Alanine tends to cluster together within proteins which in turn stabilize the internal structure of the protein by means of hydrophobic interactions. The hydrophobic interactions give the protein more stability and help to dictate secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure. This methyl group makes Alanine one of the more simple amino acids from a molecular pint of view. The methyl group is rarely directly involved in enzymatic reactions. Like all twenty of the common amino acids, the ?-carbon is attached to the methyl substituent as well as the amino and carboxyl groups of the main backbone of the amino acid. Alanine is also ambivalent, meaning that it can be found both inside and outside of the protein.
Alanine can be abbreviated with the three letter combination of Ala or with the single letter A. The chemical formula is CH3CH(NH2)COOH. It is a nonessential amino acid and is directly produced by the body. It is also required for metabolism of glucose, a simple carbohydrate that the body uses for energy, and tryptophan in the body. Alanine is a plays a key role in important source of energy for the muscle tissue, brain and central nervous system. It also helps to produce antibodies for the immune system. Alanine plays a major role in the transfer of nitrogen from peripheral tissue to the liver in the glucose-alanine cycle.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Secratatropin ingredients 3



Another ingredient contained in Secratatropin is L-Arginine. Arginine was first isolated from a lupin seedling extract in 1886 by the Swiss chemist Ernst Schultze.

Arginine is an α-amino acid. The L-form is one of the 20 most common natural amino acids. In mammals, arginine is classified as a semiessential or conditionally essential amino acid, depending on the developmental stage and health status of the individual.

Preterm infants are unable to synthesize or create arginine internally, making the amino acid nutritionally essential for them. There are some conditions that put an increased demand on the body for the synthesis of L-arginine, including surgical or other trauma, sepsis and burns.

Arginine is a conditionally nonessential amino acid, meaning most of the time it can be manufactured by the human body, and does not need to be obtained directly through the diet. The biosynthetic pathway however does not produce sufficient arginine, and some must still be consumed through diet. Individuals who have poor nutrition or certain physical conditions may be advised to increase their intake of foods containing arginine.

Necessary for the production of protein, L-arginine also helps rid the body of ammonia (a waste product) and stimulates the release of insulin. In addition, L-arginine is used to make nitric oxide (a compound that relaxes the blood vessels). Although some studies suggest that L-arginine may benefit certain health conditions, other research shows that L-arginine may have harmful effects on some individuals.
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