Branched-chain amino acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf amino acid transporter
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:BCAA
gptkbp:category Macronutrient
Essential nutrient
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:William_Cumming_Rose
gptkbp:essentialAminoAcid true
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:protein
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C5H11NO2 (Valine)
C6H13NO2 (Isoleucine)
C6H13NO2 (Leucine)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Branched-chain amino acid
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Isoleucine
gptkb:Leucine
gptkb:Valine
gptkbp:metabolism Muscle
gptkbp:relatedTo Maple syrup urine disease
gptkbp:role Protein synthesis
Reduction of fatigue during exercise
Regulation of blood sugar levels
gptkbp:structure Aliphatic side-chain with a branch
gptkbp:supplementForm gptkb:parade
Capsule
gptkbp:usedFor Energy production
Muscle growth
Muscle recovery
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Isoleucine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8