Name: | Leucine |
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PubChem Compound ID: | 11658330 |
Description: | An essential branched-chain amino acid important for hemoglobin formation. |
Molecular formula: | C8H17NO2 |
Molecular weight: | 159.226 g/mol |
Name: | Leucine |
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Name (isomeric): | DB00149 |
Drug Type: | small molecule |
Description: | An essential branched-chain amino acid important for hemoglobin formation. |
Synonyms: |
L-a-Aminoisocaproic acid; (S)-Leucine; alpha-Aminoisocaproic acid; alpha-Amino-gamma-methylvaleric acid; Leucine; 2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; (2S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; (S)-(+)-Leucine; (S)-2-Amino-4-methylvaleric acid.
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Brand name mixture: | Hi-Test Muscle Octane BCAA's (Anabol Naturals)(L-Leucine + L-Isoleucine + L-Valine), Hard Body BCAA (MLO Products)(L-Leucine + L-Isoleucine + L-Valine) |
Category: | Micronutrient, Dietary supplement, Essential Amino Acids |
CAS number: | 61-90-5 |
Indication: | Indicated to assist in the prevention of the breakdown of muscle proteins that sometimes occur after trauma or severe stress. |
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Pharmacology: |
An essential amino acid. (Claim) Leucine helps with the regulation of blood-sugar levels, the growth and repair of muscle tissue (such as bones, skin and muscles), growth hormone production, wound healing as well as energy regulation. It can assist to prevent the breakdown of muscle proteins that sometimes occur after trauma or severe stress. It ma...
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Mechanism of Action: |
This group of essential amino acids are identified as the branched-chain amino acids, BCAAs. Because this arrangement of carbon atoms cannot be made by humans, these amino acids are an essential element in the diet. The catabolism of all three compounds initiates in muscle and yields NADH and FADH2 which can be utilized for ATP generation. The cata...
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Affected organisms: | Humans and other mammals |