Branched-chain amino acids: physico-chemical properties, industrial synthesis and role in signaling, metabolism and energy production

Abstract Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—leucine (Leu), isoleucine (Ile), and valine (Val)—are essential nutrients with significant roles in protein synthesis, metabolic regulation, and energy production. This review paper offers a detailed examination of the physico-chemical properties of BCAAs,...

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Main Authors: Philipp Reifenberg, Aline Zimmer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-08-01
Series:Amino Acids
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00726-024-03417-2