名称: phenylalanine |
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CAS号: 63-91-2 |
分子式: C9H11NO2 |
摩尔质量(g/mol): 165.19 |
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功能概述: Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid in humans (provided by food), Phenylalanine plays a key role in the biosynthesis of other amino acids and is important in the structure and function of many proteins and enzymes. Phenylalanine is converted to tyrosine, used in the biosynthesis of dopamine and norepinephrine neurotransmitters. The L-form of Phenylalanine is incorporated into proteins, while the D-form acts as a painkiller. Absorption of ultraviolet radiation by Phenylalanine is used to quantify protein amounts. (NCI04) |
相关通路: "map00360 Phenylalanine metabolism map00400 Phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis " |