Amino Acids and Proteins, Biochemistry Topics
Last Updated: May 20, 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 of the Nervous System, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: February 20, 2025 Brief Overview of Human Nervous System The human nervous system consists of two main parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS contains the brain and spinal cord. The PNS comprises the...
Amino Acids and Proteins, Biochemistry Topics
Last Updated: February 18, 2025 Tyrosine-Derived Neurotransmitters / Hormones Much of the tyrosine that does not get incorporated into proteins is catabolized for energy production. Another significant fate of tyrosine is conversion to the catecholamines. The...
