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One of the genetic diseases resulting in excess glycogen accumulation. The mutation is in the gene for the glycogen branching enzyme.  

A systemic allergic reaction to a food or food additive or an exogenous chemical such as bee venom.  

Metabolic reactions that occur in the relative absence of oxygen. A process of converting glucose into energy in the absence of oxygen.  

Hormone released by the pancreatic ß cells with insulin in response to a glucose signal. It acts in concert with insulin to coordinate the rate of glucose appearance and disappearance in the blood. Amylin is a small peptide having 37 amino acid residues. In healthy adults plasma amylin concentrations range from 4 pmols/L to 25…

The characteristic of a compound containing both polar and nonpolar groups. This allows the compound to be soluble in both polar and nonpolar solvents. Water is a polar solvent; chloroform is a nonpolar solvent. In chemistry, having polar and nonpolar (water soluble and water-insoluble) regions within a single molecule. This two-part structure allows these chemicals…

An antihypertensive drug that serves as a calcium channel blocker. Oral calcium blocker indicated for once-daily administration in the treatment of hypertension and of angina; side effects include edema, dizziness, flushing, and palpitations.  

Mutations in specific genetic sequences for specific gene products resulting in inadequate utilization of one or more amino acids. Common examples include phenylketonuria that results when one or more mutations occur in the gene for the enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase.  

Specific allowances figures for the intake of the essential amino acids are not available. The recommended daily for protein. The assumption is that if the protein consumed is of high quality it will provide the needed amounts of amino acids. Although for most nutrients the Daily Recommended Intake (DRI) is used, figures for protein DRIs…

Amino acids undergo several characteristic reactions. Amino acids can be joined together via peptide bonds, sulfide bridges or can form mercaptides.  

The free amino acids present in the cytosol of cells and in the fluids that surround them. The amino acids available for protein synthesis at any given time; the liver regulates the blood level of amino acids based on tissue needs and converts excess amino acids to carbohydrates for energy production.