Konversi Asam Amino Menjadi Produk Khusus

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KONVERSI ASAM AMINO MENJADI PRODUK KHUSUS

Histidine Metabolism: Histamine Formation


H N + NH3 CH2 CHCO2 -

Histidine decarboxylase
CO2

H N

CH2 CH2 NH2

Histidine

Histamine

Histamine: Synthesized in and released by mast cells Mediator of allergic response: vasodilation, bronchoconstriction (H1 receptors) H1 blockers: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratidine (Claritin) Stimulates secretion of gastric acid (H2 receptors)

H2 blockers: Cimetidine (Tagamet); ranitidine (Zantac)

Polyamine Biosynthesis
+ H3 NCH2 CH2 CH2 CHCO 2 Ornithine (from urea cycle)

NH3+

Ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) (PLP-dep.)

+ H3N
Putrescine

+ NH3

CO2

Decarboxylated SAM
Spermidine synthase Spermine synthase
+ H3N

H + H3N H + N H + N H
5-Methylthioadenosine Decarboxylated SAM

+ NH3

5-Methylthioadenosine
H +N H + NH3

Spermine

Spermidine

Tryptophan Metabolism: Serotonin Formation


Indole ring
+ NH3 CH2 CHCO2 + NH3 CH2 CHCO2 -

Trp hydroxylase HO
N H

CH2CH2NH2 HO

Decarboxylase

O2

Tryptophan (Trp)

5-Hydroxytryptophan

N H

N H

CO2

5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT); Serotonin

Serotonin
Serotonin formed in:
Brain (neurotransmitter; regulation of sleep, mood, appetite) Platelets (platelet aggregation, vasoconstriction) Smooth muscle (contraction) Gastrointestinal tract (enterochromaffin cells - major storage site)

Drugs affecting serotonin actions used to treat:


Depression Migraine Schizophrenia Obsessive-compulsive disorders Chemotherapy-induced emesis

Some hallucinogens (e.g., LSD) act as serotonin agonists

Serotonin Metabolism: 5-HIAA


CH2CH2NH2 HO N H
CH2 CHO

MAO

HO N H

Serotonin

Dehydrogenase
CH2CO2H HO

Carcinoid tumors: Malignant GI tumor type Excretion of large amounts of 5-HIAA

N H

5-Hydroxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA) (Urine)

Serotonin Metabolism: Melatonin


CH2CH2NH2 HO
CH2 CH2 NHCOCH3 H3 CO N H

2 Steps
N H

Serotonin

Melatonin

Melatonin: Formed principally in pineal gland Synthesis controlled by light, among other factors Induces skin lightening Suppresses ovarian function Possible use in sleep disorders

Melanin Formation
HO NH3+ CH2CHCO2-

Tyrosinase

HO NH3+ HO CH2CHCO2-

Tyrosine

DOPA Tyrosinase
O

Melanin (Black polymer)

Highly colored polymeric intermediates

CH2 CHCO2 + NH3

Melanin formed in skin (melanocytes), eyes, and hair In skin, protects against sunlight Albinism: genetic deficiency of tyrosinase

Dopaquinone

Catecholamine Biosynthesis
HO NH3+ CH2CHCO2Tyr hydroxylase

HO

Catechol

NH3+
O2

HO

CH2CHCO2-

Tyrosine
HO

Dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) DOPA decarboxylase Dopamine hydroxylase


HO

Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
CHCH2NHCH3 OH
S-Adenosylhomocysteine SAM Methyl transferase

CO2

HO

HO

HO

CH2CH2NH2

Dopamine
HO CHCH2 NH2 OH

DOPA, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine are all neurotransmitters

Norepinephrine

GABA Formation
NH3+
-

O 2 CCH 2 CH2 CHCO 2 Glutamate

Glutamate decarboxylase

NH3+
-

O 2 CCH 2 CH2 CH2


Gamma-aminobutyrate (GABA)

CO2

GABA is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain Drugs (e.g., benzodiazepines) that enhance the effects of GABA are useful in treating epilepsy

Creatine and Creatinine


+ H2 N=C-HNCH2 CH2 CH2 CHCO 2 NH2 NH3+
Arginine-glycine transamidinase (Kidney)

+ H2 N=C-HNCH2 CO 2 Guanidoacetate
SAM + ATP

NH2

Arginine
H N

Glycine

Ornithine

Creatinine (Urine)

HN N CH3

Guanidoacetate Methyltransferase (Liver) Non-enzymatic (Muscle)

S-Adenosylhomocysteine + ADP

Creatine

NH2 + H2 N=C-NCH2 CO 2 CH3

Creatine kinase (Muscle)

+ H2 N=C-NCH2 CO 2 CH3
Phosphocreatine

NHPO3-2

ATP

ADP + Pi

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