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====Roles for nonstandard amino acids====
*[[Carnitine]] is used in [[lipid|lipid transport]].
*[[gamma-aminobutyric acid]] is a neurotransmitter.
*[[5-HTP]] (5-hydroxytryptophan) is used for experimental treatment of depression.
*[[L-DOPA|<small>L</small>-DOPA]] (<small>L</small>-dihydroxyphenylalanine) for [[Parkinson's]] treatment,
*[[Eflornithine]] inhibits [[ornithine decarboxylase]] and used in the treatment of [[African trypanosomiasis|sleeping sickness]].
*[[Canavanine]], an analogue of [[arginine]] found in many [[legume]]s is an [[antifeedant]], protecting the plant from predators.
*[[Mimosine]] found in some legumes, is another possible [[antifeedant]]. This compound is an analogue of [[tyrosine]] and can poison animals that graze on these plants.

Roles for nonstandard amino acids

Carnitine is used in lipid transport.
gamma-aminobutyric acid is a neurotransmitter.
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is used for experimental treatment of depression.
L-DOPA (L-dihydroxyphenylalanine) for Parkinson's treatment,
Eflornithine inhibits ornithine decarboxylase and used in the treatment of sleeping sickness.
Canavanine, an analogue of arginine found in many legumes is an antifeedant, protecting the plant from predators.
Mimosine found in some legumes, is another possible antifeedant. This compound is an analogue of tyrosine and can poison animals that graze on these plants.

Translations:Amino acid/73/en: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 10:25, 29 March 2024

Roles for nonstandard amino acids

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