Browsing Faculty of Medicine by Subject "amino acids"
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Amniotic fluid arginine from gestational weeks 13 to 15 is a predictor of birth weight, length, and head circumference
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-12-14)Arginine is a constituent of proteins and a precursor for polyamines and nitric oxide, and is essential for placentation, angiogenesis, and growth. Maternal plasma arginine concentrations are found to be lower in pregnancies ... -
Plasma Glycine and Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Suspected Stable Angina Pectoris
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background Glycine is an amino acid involved in antioxidative reactions, purine synthesis, and collagen formation. Several studies demonstrate inverse associations of glycine with obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. ...