Research Notes on Amino Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. 20 amino acids are used for naturally creating proteins in our bodies. The genetic code works by specifying the order of amino acids in proteins. Other non protein amino acids are used to synthesize other molecules.
Fast Facts:
- A group of small molecules that join to form proteins, amino acids are often referred to as the building blocks of proteins
- Genes contain the code for assembling protein of the 20 amino acids necessary for human growth and function
- Proteins are composed of different combinations of amino acids assembled in chain-like molecules
- They are necessary for growth of all parts of the body, skin, hair and nails
5 Great Resources on Amino Acids
- The University of Arizona Biology Project: The Chemistry of Amino Acids
- The Rockefeller University: Amino Acid Information
- John Kyrk: Amino Acids
- Molecular Expressions: The Amino Acid Collection
- Birkbeck University of London: Introduction to Amino Acids
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5 Latest Headlines on Amino Acids
What is Amino Acids?
- Institute of Chemistry FU Berlin: Amino Acids
- Wikipedia: Amino acid
- Rader's Chem4Kids: Acids in Proteins?
What Are The Uses for Amino Acids?
- SparkNotes: Functions of Proteins
- Duke University: Amino Acids
- FAQS.org: Amino Acids
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Amino Acids?
- About.com: What Are Amino Acids And Can They Be Dangerous?
- Nutritional Supplements Health Guide: Possible Amino Acid Side Effects
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Amino Acids
- Protein Blogs Forum: Protein is good for you
- BusinessXtras: Muscle Growth and Repair
- Health Boards Protein Amount Question
Clinical Trials for Amino Acids
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Amino Acid Clinical Trial Listings
- CenterWatch: Amino Acid Clinical Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Amino Acids
- CSPI Newsroom: Airborne Agrees to Pay $23.3 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over False Advertising of its "Miracle Cold Buster"
- Wikipedia: Aspartame Controversy
Abuse of Amino Acids
- Wordpress: Research Project on the Short Term Application of Amino Acids: Substance Abuse Reduction Therapy
- World Natural Health Organization: Brain Cell Damage From Amino Acid Isolates: A Primary Concern From Aspartame-Based Products and Artificial Sweetening Agents
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Amino Acids
- PubMed Central (PMC): Amino Acid Articles
- JAMA: Archives of Amino Acid Research
- Google Scholar: Amino Acid Articles
- British Medical Journal: Aspartame And its Effects On Health
- The Medical Journal of Australia: Prescribing of Amino Acid Infant Formula
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