Human Biochemistry Volume 1 - Murray R. 1993

Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
Conversion of Amino Acids to Specialized Products
Threonine

Threonine does not participate in Transamination reactions; its D-isomer and the corresponding α-keto acid are not utilized by mammals. In A number of Proteins, threonine exists in the form of O-phosphothreonine.



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