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D-aminolevulinic acid

D-aminolevulinic acid

NH2CH2COCH2CH2COOH;an acid formed by d-aminolevulinate synthase from glycine and succinyl-coenzyme A; a precursor of porphobilinogen, hence an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of haematin. Ala levels are elevated in cases of lead poisoning.


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by warmpenguin
Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:24 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: how anoxybiont choose the pathway
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by canalon
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Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Converting to energy source- glycolysis etc..
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by xbri
Sun Aug 23, 2009 10:06 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Converting to energy source- glycolysis etc..
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Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: [molecular bio]calculation
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