alpha-ketoglutaric acid — ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun : the alpha keto isomer of ketoglutaric acid formed in various metabolic processes (as the Krebs cycle) * * * /al feuh kee toh glooh tar ik, al feuh kee /, Biochem. a dibasic keto acid, C5H6O5, that… … Useful english dictionary
alpha-ketoglutaric acid — /al feuh kee toh glooh tar ik, al feuh kee /, Biochem. a dibasic keto acid, C5H6O5, that occurs as an intermediate in the Krebs cycle and in protein metabolism. [1905 10; KETO + glutaric (acid), prob. b. GLUTEN (as in GLUTAMIC ACID) and… … Universalium
Amino acid — One of the 20 building blocks of protein. The sequence of amino acids in a protein and, hence, the function of that protein are determined by the genetic code in the DNA. Amino acids are molecules that (in technical terms) contain a basic amino… … Medical dictionary
Prominent metabolic diseases — ▪ Table Prominent metabolic diseases disorder cause signs and symptoms treatment cystinosis lysosomal cystine transporter defect rickets, dehydration, stunted growth, kidney disease, corneal deposits supportive therapy, cysteamine, kidney… … Universalium