Threonine is an essential amino acid that is
useful in stabilizing blood sugar.
Keyword:
blood sugar
Keyword:
elastin
Keyword:
collagen
CAS registry number:
72-19-5
Miscellaneous comments:
Hydrogen atoms were added using HFIX from XSeed.
Layman's explanation:
Threonine is necessary for the formation of tooth enamel, elastin and collagen. Food high in threonine include: cottage cheese, fish, poultry, meat, and peanuts.
Researchers suggest that increasing
the amount of threonine to patients that have been burned or has serious trauma may help the recovery process. Too much threonine in the body can cause the formation of excess urea and ammonia toxicity in the body.
IUPAC name:
2-Amino-3-hydroxy-butyric acid
Citation of a publication:
Reference: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 72 (1950) p2328
Authors: D.P. Shoemaker, J. Donohue, V.
Schomaker, R.B. Corey
Lab name:
Common molecules
Sample provider:
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