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Mesh term Isoleucine

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Amino Acids, Branched-Chain
Amino Acids, Essential

Description

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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