Novel Physiological Functions of Branched-Chain Amino Acids.

Yoshiharu Shimomura, Yasuyuki Kitaura, Yoshihiro Kadota, Takuya Ishikawa, Yusuke Kondo, Minjun Xu, Miki Ota, Yukako Morishita, Jussiaea V Bariuan, Hongmin Zhen

Journal: Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology 2016;61 Suppl():S112-4

PMID: 26598818

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Abstract

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are essential amino acids for humans and are major building blocks of proteins. Recent studies indicate that BCAAs act not only as components of proteins, but also as nutrasignals. In this review, we summarize the findings of recent studies investigating the physiological functions of BCAAs in the regulation of protein and glucose metabolism and brain function.

Address: Laboratory of Nutritional Biochemistry, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University.

DOI: 10.3177/jnsv.61.S112

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MeSH Terms: Amino Acids, Branched-Chain, Amino Acids, Essential, Brain, Glucose, Humans, Proteins