Classification Term: 2162
D-alpha-amino acids (ontology term: CHEMONTID:0004145)
Alpha amino acids which have the D-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom." []
found 12 associated metabolites at no_class-level_8 metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Alpha amino acids
Child Taxonomies: There is no child term of current ontology term.
D-alpha-Aminobutyric acid
D-alpha-Aminobutyric acid (AABA), also known as alpha-aminobutyrate, (R)-2-aminobutanoic acid or D-homoalanine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as D-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which have the D-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom. D-alpha-aminobutyric acid is an optically active form of alpha-aminobutyric acid having D-configuration. It is an enantiomer of a L-alpha-aminobutyric acid and a non-proteinogenic amino acid. Alpha-aminobutyric acid is one of the three isomers of aminobutyric acid. The two others are the neurotransmitter Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Beta-Aminobutyric acid (BABA) which is known for inducing plant disease resistance. Optically active organic compounds found in meteorites typically exist in racemic form, yet life on Earth has almost exclusively selected for L- over D-enantiomers of amino acids. D-enantiomers of non-proteinogenic amino acids are known to inhibit aerobic microorganisms. D-alpha-aminobutyric acid has been shown to inhibit microbial iron reduction by a number of Geobacter strains including Geobacter bemidjiensis, Geobacter metallireducens and Geopsychrobacter electrodiphilus (PMID: 25695622). D-alpha-Aminobutyric acid is a known substrate of D-amino acid oxidase (PMID: 6127341). Constituent of seedlings of Glycine max (soybean), Dolichos lablab (hyacinth bean), Canavalia gladiata (swordbean), Arachis hypogaea (peanut), Pisum sativum (pea), Phaseolus vulgaris (kidney bean) and Vigna sesquipedalis (asparagus bean) after hydrolysis D(-)-2-Aminobutyric acid is a substrate of D-amino acid oxidase. D(-)-2-Aminobutyric acid is a substrate of D-amino acid oxidase.
Norvaline
Norvaline is a non-proteinogenic branched-chain amino acid with the chemical formula C5H11NO2, isomeric with valine. It has previously been reported to be a natural component of an antifungal peptide of Bacillus subtilis. Norvaline and other modified branched chain amino acids have received attention in recent studies, as they appear to be incorporated in some recombinant proteins found in E. coli. This amino acid is often made synthetically. DL-Norvaline, a derivative of L-norvaline, L-norvaline is a non-competitive inhibitor of arginase.
D-Ornithine
D-Ornithine is an amino acid produced in the urea cycle by the splitting off of urea from arginine. Ornithine is one of the products of the action of the enzyme arginase on L-arginine, creating urea. Therefore, ornithine is a central part of the urea cycle, which allows for the disposal of excess nitrogen. D-Ornithine has been identified in the human placenta (PMID: 32033212). An amino acid produced in the urea cycle by the splitting off of urea from arginine. KEIO_ID O005
D-Lysine
D-Lysine, also known as D-lysin or DLY, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as d-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which have the D-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom. D-Lysine exists in all living organisms, ranging from bacteria to humans. D-Lysine is a potentially toxic compound. The D-enantiomer of the alpha-amino acid lysine. An essential amino acid. It is often added to animal feed. [HMDB]
D-Arginine
D-Arginine, also known as D-2-amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid or (2R)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoate, is a member of the class of compounds known as D-alpha-amino acids. D-alpha-Amino acids are alpha amino acids which have the D-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom. D-Arginine is slightly soluble (in water). D-Arginine can be found in human epidermis and platelet tissues. Within the cell, D-arginine is primarily located in the peroxisome. In humans, D-arginine is involved in D-arginine and D-ornithine metabolism. Arginine (abbreviated as Arg or R) is an alpha-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is encoded by the codons CGU, CGC, CGA, CGG, AGA, and AGG. It contains an alpha-amino group, an alpha-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain consisting of a 3-carbon aliphatic straight chain ending in a guanidino group. At physiological pH, the carboxylic acid is deprotonated, the amino group is protonated, and the guanidino group is also protonated to give the guanidinium form (-C-(NH2)2+), making arginine a charged, aliphatic amino acid. It is the precursor for the biosynthesis of nitric oxide. D-Arginine is an essential amino acid that is physiologically active in the L-form. An essential amino acid that is physiologically active in the L-form. [HMDB]
D-Glutamine
D-Glutamine, also known as DGN or D glutamine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as d-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which have the D-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom. Supplementation does not appear to be useful in adults or children with Crohns disease or inflammatory bowel disease, but clinical studies as of 2016 were underpowered. D-Glutamine is a drug. D-Glutamine exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to humans. D-Glutamine is a potentially toxic compound. Adverse effects of glutamine have been described for people receiving home parenteral nutrition and those with liver-function abnormalities. Glutamine is the most abundant naturally occurring, nonessential amino acid in the human body, and one of the few amino acids that can directly cross the blood-brain barrier. Glutamine can exist in either of two enantiomeric forms, L-glutamine and D-glutamine. A non-essential amino acid present abundantly throughout the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is synthesized from glutamic acid and ammonia. It is the principal carrier of nitrogen in the body and is an important energy source for many cells. [HMDB] KEIO_ID G006 D-Glutamine is a cell-permeable D type stereoisomer of Glutamine. D-Glutamine is a cell-permeable D type stereoisomer of Glutamine.
Cob(I)alamin
Cob(I)alamin is the substrate of the enzyme ATP:cob(I)alamin adenosyltransferase (EC 2.5.1.17), that converts reduced cob(I)alamin to the adenosylcobalamin co-factor required for the functional activity of methylmalonyl-CoA mutase (EC 5.4.99.2). Mutations in the human MMAB gene result in a block in adenosylcobalamin synthesis and are responsible for the cblB complementation group of inherited vitamin B12 disorders, such as cobalamin malabsorption, which is an inborn error of metabolism. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a complex cobalt-containing molecule that is essential to human health. It is synthesized in bacteria where it catalyzes numerous methyl transfer and intramolecular rearrangement reactions. In mammals, it is the co-factor of only two enzymes: methionine synthase, which catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group from methyltetrahydrofolate to homocysteine to form methionine, and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase, which catalyzes the rearrangement of methylmalonyl-CoA to form succinyl-CoA. For both enzymes, the vitamin must be modified through intracellular metabolism to co-factor forms: methylcobalamin (MeCbl)1 for methionine synthase and adenosylcobalamin (AdoCbl) for methylmalonyl-CoA mutase (PMID: 16439175). Cob(I)alamin is the substrate of the enzyme ATP:cob(I)alamin adenosyltransferase (EC 2.5.1.17), that converts reduced cob(I)alamin to the adenosylcobalamin co-factor required for the functional activity of methylmalonyl-CoA mutase (EC 5.4.99.2). Mutations in the human MMAB gene result in a block in adenosylcobalamin synthesis and are responsible for the cblB complementation group of inherited vitamin B12 disorders. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a complex cobalt-containing molecule that is essential to human health. It is synthesized in bacteria where it catalyzes numerous methyl transfer and intramolecular rearrangement reactions. In mammals, it is the co-factor of only two enzymes: methionine synthase, which catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group from methyltetrahydrofolate to homocysteine to form methionine, and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase, which catalyzes the rearrangement of methylmalonyl-CoA to form succinyl-CoA. For both enzymes, the vitamin must be modified through intracellular metabolism to co-factor forms: methylcobalamin (MeCbl)1 for methionine synthase and adenosylcobalamin (AdoCbl) for methylmalonyl-CoA mutase. (PMID: 16439175) [HMDB] COVID info from COVID-19 Disease Map Corona-virus Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 SARS-CoV COVID19 SARS2 SARS
D-Dopachrome
D-dopachrome is reversibly converted into 5,6-dihydroxyindole and carbon dioxide via the enzyme D-dopachrome decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.84). Cultured human melanoma cells contain this enzyme as well as human liver (PMID: 8267597). Dopaquinone has an ortho-quinone ring, which is known to be neurotoxic and highly reactive with many other compounds (PMID: 413870). D-dopachrome is reversibly converted to 5,6-dihydroxyindole and carbon dioxide via the enzyme D-dopachrome decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.84). (KEGG) Cultured human melanoma cells contain this enzyme as well as human liver. (PMID 8267597) [HMDB]
3-phospho-L-serine
O-phospho-d-serine, also known as (2r)-2-amino-3-(phosphonooxy)propanoic acid, is a member of the class of compounds known as D-alpha-amino acids. D-alpha-amino acids are alpha amino acids which have the D-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom. O-phospho-d-serine is soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). O-phospho-d-serine can be found in a number of food items such as mugwort, rambutan, common persimmon, and ostrich fern, which makes O-phospho-d-serine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. O-phospho-d-serine may be a unique E.coli metabolite.
D-Pipecolic acid
D-Pipecolic acid is a normal human metabolite found in human biofluids. Normal adults excrete pipecolic acid primarily as the D-enantiomer even though it is present in the blood stream mainly as the L-enantiomer. It is believed that D-Pipecolic acid originates from the metabolism of intestinal bacteria and from dietary sources. High levels of D-Pipecolic acid are not found in plasma, but they are increased in urine of patients with chronic liver disease. (PMID: 6501504, 6490790, 11719476, 8398594) [HMDB] D-Pipecolic acid is a normal human metabolite found in human biofluids. Normal adults excrete pipecolic acid primarily as the D-enantiomer even though it is present in the blood stream mainly as the L-enantiomer. It is believed that D-pipecolic acid originates from the metabolism of intestinal bacteria and from dietary sources. High levels of D-pipecolic acid are not found in plasma, but they are increased in urine of patients with chronic liver disease (PMID: 6501504, 6490790, 11719476, 8398594). D-Pipecolinic acid is a normal human metabolite found in human biofluids. D-Pipecolinic acid is a normal human metabolite found in human biofluids.
