What does isoleucine mean?
Definitions for isoleucine
ˌaɪ səˈlu sin, -sɪnisoleucine
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Princeton's WordNet
isoleucinenoun
an essential amino acid found in proteins; isomeric with leucine
Wiktionary
isoleucinenoun
An essential amino acid, CHNO, isomeric with leucine, found in most animal proteins.
Wikipedia
Isoleucine
Isoleucine (symbol Ile or I) is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group (which is in the protonated −NH+3 form under biological conditions), an α-carboxylic acid group (which is in the deprotonated −COO− form under biological conditions), and a hydrocarbon side chain with a branch (a central carbon atom bound to three other carbon atoms). It is classified as a non-polar, uncharged (at physiological pH), branched-chain, aliphatic amino acid. It is essential in humans, meaning the body cannot synthesize it, and must be ingested in our diet. Isoleucine is synthesized from pyruvate employing leucine biosynthesis enzymes in other organisms such as bacteria. It is encoded by the codons AUU, AUC, and AUA.
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isoleucine
Isoleucine is a kind of essential amino acid that the body cannot produce on its own and must be obtained from diet. It is important for protein synthesis, immune function, energy regulation, and hemoglobin production. High-protein foods such as lean meats, dairy products, fish, eggs, nuts, and legumes are excellent sources of isoleucine.
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Isoleucine
Isoleucine is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCHCHCH2CH3. It is an essential amino acid, which means that humans cannot synthesize it, so it must be ingested. Its codons are AUU, AUC and AUA. With a hydrocarbon side chain, isoleucine is classified as a hydrophobic amino acid. Together with threonine, isoleucine is one of two common amino acids that have a chiral side chain. Four stereoisomers of isoleucine are possible, including two possible diastereomers of L-isoleucine. However, isoleucine present in nature exists in one enantiomeric form,-2-amino-3-methylpentanoic acid.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Isoleucine
An essential branched-chain aliphatic amino acid found in many proteins. It is an isomer of LEUCINE. It is important in hemoglobin synthesis and regulation of blood sugar and energy levels.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of isoleucine in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of isoleucine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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