Amino Acids and Proteins, Biochemistry Topics
Last Updated: September 4, 2025 Introduction to Amino Acid Catabolism All tissues have some capability for synthesis of the non-essential amino acids, amino acid catabolism and remodeling, and conversion of non-amino acid carbon skeletons into amino acids and other...
Biochemistry Topics, Nitrogen Metabolism
Last Updated: September 2, 2025 Introduction to Nitrogen Homeostasis and the Urea Cycle Humans are totally dependent on other organisms for converting atmospheric nitrogen into forms available to the body. Nitrogen fixation is carried out by bacterial nitrogenases...