The Hindu·4 min read·hard
How the amino acid leucine helps our cells produce energy
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D. Balasubramanian
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This article explains the biological role of the amino acid leucine in muscle growth, tissue repair, and cellular energy production. It details how mitochondria act as the cell's powerhouses by producing ATP and how protein degradation affects these organelles.
Proteins in the cells in our body perform functions of value to the sustenance and growth of organs. There are more than 20 amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins, and the sequence of these amino acid chains generates the structure and function of each protein in the cells.
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