Medical Biochemistry: Metabolism of Amino Acids

In this course, we will start our journey with the story of protein digestion and absorption in the intestines. all the way to how our body cells utilize the absorbed amino acids. We will tell the story of how some of the absorbed amino acids are metabolized and used to synthesize some important compounds in the body. To teach this in a very interesting manner, we have divided this course into short lectures of about 18 to 20 in total

This course consists of about twenty (20) lectures videos with Clinical Case MCQs discussion

• Protein Digestion & Absorption

  • Overview of Amino Acids

  • Digestion & Absorption of Proteins

• Phenylalanine & Tyrosine Metabolism

  • Phenylketonuria

  • Disorders of Tyrosine Metabolism

  • Catecholamine

  • Melanin Synthesis

  • Tyrosine in Thyroxine

• Tryptophan Metabolism

  • Tryptophan & Kynurenine Pathway

  • Serotonin & Melanin Pathway

  • Carcinoid Tumour

• Branched Chain Amino Acids Metabolism

  • Maple Syrup Urine Disease

• Sulphur Containing Amino Acids metabolism 

  • Methionine & Cysteine Metabolism

  • Homocystinuria & Other SCAAs Disorders

• Nitrogen Balance and Excretion

  • Overview of Amino Acids Catabolism Part 1

  • Overview of Amino Acids Catabolism Part 2

  • Urea Cycle

  • Urea Cycle Disorders

  • Hyperammonemia (Diagnosis & Treatment)

• Clinical Cases

  • Multiple Choice Questions Part 1

  • Multiple Choice Questions Part 2

  • Multiple Choice Questions Part 3

We will also consider some clinical Multiple Choice Questions Review as it relates to Amino Acids Metabolism

Medical students preparing for their professional exams, like the Part 1 MBBS or USMLE Step 1 will find this course very handy