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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Essential > Isoleucine
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Branched-Chain > Isoleucine

Preferred term

Isoleucine  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Isoleucine, L Isomer
  • Isoleucine, L-Isomer
  • L-Isoleucine
  • L-Isomer Isoleucine

Note

  • /biosyn /defic /physiol permitted

Scope note

  • An essential branched-chain aliphatic amino acid found in many proteins. It is an isomer of LEUCINE. It is important in hemoglobin synthesis and regulation of blood sugar and energy levels.

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