Definition
Flavouring ingredient; dietary supplement, nutrient
Description
Leucine (abbreviated as Leu or L)[2] is a branched-chain ะป±-amino acid with the chemical formulaHO2CCH(NH2)CH2CH(CH3)2. Leucine is classified as a hydrophobic amino acid due to its aliphatic isobutyl side chain. It is encoded by six codons (UUA, UUG, CUU, CUC, CUA, and CUG) and is a major component of the subunits in ferritin, astacin, and other 'buffer' proteins. Leucine is an essential amino acid, meaning that the human body cannot synthesize it, and it therefore must be ingested. It is important for hemoglobin formation.
L-Leucine Health Effects
General Information
- Uses/Sources:
Indicated to assist in the prevention of the breakdown of muscle proteins that sometimes occur after trauma or severe stress.
Mechanism of Action
Target Name | Mechanism of Action | References |
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Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme Branched-chain-amino-acid aminotransferase, cytosolic Branched-chain-amino-acid aminotransferase, mitochondrial Proton-coupled amino acid transporter 1 Probable leucine--tRNA ligase, mitochondrial Leucine carboxyl methyltransferase 2 Leucine carboxyl methyltransferase 1 Leucine--tRNA ligase, cytoplasmic Intestinal-type alkaline phosphatase Phospholipase A-2-activating protein |
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