Biochemistry - Amino Acid Metabolism - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Amino Acid Metabolism - Section 1 (Q.No. 20)
20.
A person suffering from phenylketonuria on consumption food containing high phenylalanine may lead to the accumulation of
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Shah Jihan said:
1 decade ago
How phenylalanine will convert to phenylpyruvate?
Houjker said:
1 decade ago
Phe convert to tyrosine by enzyme called phe hydroxylase.
So when this enzyme deficiency phe convert to anther pathway which is toxic and result is phenylpyruvate.
So when this enzyme deficiency phe convert to anther pathway which is toxic and result is phenylpyruvate.
Elham said:
9 years ago
Thanks @Houjker.
Magaigwa said:
8 years ago
Why phenylalanine doesn't remain as it is, it is converted to phenylpyruvate?
Emma said:
8 years ago
The name phenylketonuria is derived from phenylpyruvate which are the metabolites of phenylalanine.
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