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Amino acid metabolism in health and disease
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein synthesis. They are structural elements and energy sources of cells necessary for normal cell growth,...
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Amino Acid Metabolism in Bone Metastatic Disease
Purpose of ReviewBreast and prostate tumors frequently metastasize to the bone, but the underlying mechanisms for osteotropism remain elusive. An...
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Possible-sarcopenic screening with disturbed plasma amino acid profile in the elderly
BackgroundThe mass and strength of skeletal muscle decline with age, leading to its progressive dysfunction. High-throughput metabolite profiling...
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L-2hydroxyglutaric acid rewires amino acid metabolism in colorectal cancer via the mTOR-ATF4 axis
Oncometabolites, such as D/L-2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG), have directly been implicated in carcinogenesis; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms...
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The correlation between serum total bile acid and alanine aminotransferase of pregnant women and the disorders of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia-related amino acid metabolism
BackgroundTo explore the association between liver metabolism-related indicators in maternal serum and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NHB), and further...
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Prognostic value of amino acid metabolism-related gene expression in invasive breast carcinoma
BackgroundAn increasing number of studies indicated that metabolic reprogramming of amino acid metabolism may either promote or inhibit tumor...
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Dietary Methionine and Total Sulfur Amino Acid Restriction in Healthy Adults
ObjectivesDietary restriction of methionine (Met) and cysteine (Cys) delays the aging process and aging-related diseases, improves glucose and fat...
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Amino acid availability enhanced through glucose coadministration of amino acid supplementation during hemodiafiltration: two case reports
BackgroundIntravenous administration of amino acid (AA) formulation (IVAA) as intradialytic parenteral nutrition is widely used for malnourished...
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Guanidine acetic acid supplementation altered plasma and tissue free amino acid profiles in finishing pigs
BackgroundAs a nutritive feed additive, guanidine acetic acid (GAA) participates in the metabolism of energy and proteins. This study aimed to...
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Amino acid metabolism in immune cells: essential regulators of the effector functions, and promising opportunities to enhance cancer immunotherapy
Amino acids are basic nutrients for immune cells during organ development, tissue homeostasis, and the immune response. Regarding metabolic...
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Mothers’ lived experience of caring for children with inborn errors of amino acid metabolism
BackgroundInborn errors of amino acid metabolism are chronic conditions that have many sequels. Mothers of these children are facing different...
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Dietary amino acid intake and sleep duration are additively involved in future cognitive decline in Japanese adults aged 60 years or over: a community-based longitudinal study
BackgroundSleep duration and amino acid intake are independently associated with cognitive decline. This study aimed to determine the longitudinal...
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Effect of an enteral amino acid blend on muscle and gut functionality in critically ill patients: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial
BackgroundA defining feature of prolonged critical illness is muscle wasting, leading to impaired recovery. Supplementation with a tailored blend of...
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Effects of amino acid supplementation on muscle mass, muscle performance and functional capacity in subjects undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
The aim of the present study was to summarize the effectiveness of amino acid supplementation on muscle strength, muscle volume, and functional...
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N-thiocarboxyanhydrides, amino acid-derived enzyme-activated H2S donors, enhance sperm mitochondrial activity in presence and absence of oxidative stress
BackgroundHydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) donors are crucial tools not only for understanding the role of H 2 S in cellular function but also as promising...
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HA gene amino acid mutations contribute to antigenic variation and immune escape of H9N2 influenza virus
Based on differences in the amino acid sequence of the protein haemagglutinin (HA), the H9N2 avian influenza virus (H9N2 virus) has been clustered...
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A position statement on the post gene-therapy rehabilitation of aromatic I-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency patients
Aromatic l -amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare genetic disorder of monoamine neurotransmitter synthesis that presents with a range...
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The effect of continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration on amino acid delivery, clearance, and removal in children
BackgroundIn critically ill children with acute kidney injury (AKI), continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) enables nutrition provision. The...
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Cationic amino acid transporter-1 (CAT-1) promotes fibroblast-like synoviocyte proliferation and cytokine secretion by taking up L-arginine in rheumatoid arthritis
BackgroundAbnormal proliferation of fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) in the synovial lining layer is the primary cause of synovial hyperplasia and...
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Serum Amino Acid Profile Changes After Repetitive Breath-Hold Dives: A Preliminary Study
BackgroundThe aim of this work was to investigate the serum amino acid (AA) changes after a breath-hold diving (BH-diving) training session under...