Biochemistry · Biomolecules and Proteins

Glycine metabolism

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Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
Glycine (Gly, G), 0.5 to 1.0 g/g creatinine

Significance and Functions

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
heme, purines and creatine, serine and glucose, one-carbon metabolism

Glycine in Proteins

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Collagen, 30%

Synthesis and Degradation

Objective
Follow the sequence and key control points
Keywords
serine, serine hydroxymethyltransferase, threonine

Synthesis of Specialized Products

Objective
Follow the sequence and key control points
Keywords
cholic acid, glycocholic acid, chenodeoxycholic acid

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
Primary hyperoxaluria, glycine transaminase, vitamin B6 deficiency

Definition