Journal
CHIRALITY
Volume 35, Issue 9, Pages 508-534Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/chir.23562
Keywords
Amino acid oxidase; biomarkers; disease; epimerase; racemase
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Investigations on the occurrence and biochemical roles of free D-amino acids and D-amino acid-containing peptides and proteins in living systems have increased in frequency and significance. Their occurrence and roles may vary substantially with progression from microbiotic to evermore advanced macrobiotic systems. Many biosynthetic and regulatory pathways have been understood, and important uses for D-amino acids in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates have been reviewed. The occurrence and role of D-amino acids in human disease are also presented separately due to its importance.
Investigations on the occurrence and biochemical roles of free D-amino acids and D-amino acid-containing peptides and proteins in living systems have increased in frequency and significance. Their occurrence and roles may vary substantially with progression from microbiotic to evermore advanced macrobiotic systems. We now understand many of the biosynthetic and regulatory pathways, which are outlined herein. Important uses for D-amino acids in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates are reviewed. Given its importance, a separate section on the occurrence and role of D-amino acids in human disease is presented.
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