Can you name the functions of amino acids OTHER THAN inclusion in proteins? by Pat423

Function	Amino acid	Additional information
Precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin		0
Source of GABA, the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS		0
Precursor to the vitamin niacin		0
Reacts with ATP to form SAM, an important source of methyl groups for methylation reactions		0
Directly INCORPORATED during de novo synthesis of purines		0
Amino group donor in amino sugar biosynthesis		0
Yields important intermediate in melanin synthesis		0
Formed in mitochondria during urea cycle by transfer of carbamoyl group		Nonstandard amino acid
Amino group donor in purine biosynthesis (does NOT get incorporated!)		0
Amino acid neurotransmitter with the SMALLER molecular mass		0
Condenses with succinyl CoA in the first step of heme biosynthesis		0
Reactant in ammonia fixation		0
Conjugated to a cholesterol derivative to form a bile salt		0
Precursor to the catecholamine and thyroid hormones		0

Function	Amino acid	Additional information
Predominant circulating amino acid with the SMALLER molecular mass, used in amino group transport		0
Immediate precursor of urea in urea cycle		0
Initial reactant for nonessential amino acid tyrosine's synthesis		0
Source of second messenger nitric oxide		0
Important component in the urea cycle, formed in cytoplasm alongside urea in final step		Nonstandard amino acid
Amino acid neurotransmitter with the LARGER molecular mass - primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS		0
Yields intermediate in polyamine biosynthesis, which are important for binding to excessive negative charge		0
Decarboxylated to form histamine		0
Form of activated ammonium ions, source of ammonium in the kidney		0
Predominant circulating amino acid with the LARGER molecular mass, used in amino group transport		0
Source of one-carbon fragments used in biosynthesis		0
Source of amino groups in transamination reactions		0
One of the three amino acids involved in creatine biosynthesis

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