Amino acids are the building blocks of protein synthesis. They are structural elements and
energy sources of cells necessary for normal cell growth, differentiation and function. Amino …

A protein consists of amino acids (AA) linked by peptide bonds. Dietary protein is hydrolyzed
by proteases and peptidases to generate AA, dipeptides, and tripeptides in the lumen of the …

As a functional amino acid (AA), L-arginine (Arg) serves not only as a building block of
protein but also as an essential substrate for the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO), creatine …

Animals are biological transformers of dietary matter and energy to produce high-quality
foods and wools for human consumption and use. Mammals, birds, fish, and shrimp require …

Lycopene is a natural red tomato pigment whose presence in the diet is beneficial to human
health. It is believed to modify the course of chronic conditions, including neoplastic …

Abstract The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) provides an ideal
framework to establish multi-disciplinary research networks. COST Action BM1203 (EU …

Following its predecessor, the second edition of Amino Acids: Biochemistry and Nutrition
presents exhaustive coverage of amino acids in the nutrition, metabolism and health of …

Recent years have witnessed the discovery that amino acids (AA) are not only cell signaling
molecules but are also regulators of gene expression and the protein phosphorylation …

Diminished bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO), the gaseous signaling molecule involved in
the regulation of numerous vital biological functions, contributes to the development and …

Background & Aims Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with increased
risk of hepatic, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases. High-protein diets, rich in …