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No, it is a necessary amino acid for building protein and making certain other chemicals needed by the body.
However some people that have a rare genetic disease called PKU, because they do not produce enough of a enzyme that metabolizes unused phenylalanine the chemical keeps building up in the body until it eventually reaches toxic levels (note that anything including water, sugar, oxygen necessary to life will be toxic at a high enough concentration). Sometimes it reaches high enough levels that you can actually smell it when you are near such persons!
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What are the products of aspartame cleavage by chymotrypsin?
Aspartate and Phenylalanine methyl ester. The phenylalanine is then converted into Tyrosine by Phenyalanine Hydroxylase in people who don't have PKU.
What amino acid component of aspartame or nutarsweet causes PKU?
phenylalanine
Does aspartame help people with the genetic disease phenylketonuria?
Aspartame is a sweetener that is made up of two amino acids, one of them is call phenylalanine. The digestive system of those who have the genetic disease, phenylketonuria cannot digest this amino acid. It wreaks havoc in their bodies; so it does not help but hurt. This is why there is a warning label on products with aspartame warning those with phenylketonuria that there is phenylalanine in the product.
Why is ozone in the tropposphere harmful?
Ozone in troposphere is harmful. It acts as a pollutant.
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Is phenylalanine harmful when you are pregnant?
In moderation it is considered safe.
Which enzyme breaks down phenylalanine?
Phenylalanine hydroxylase breaks down phenylalanine.
Does Phenylalanine have the same effect as Apartame does?
Phenylalanine is a component in aspartame.
How much phenylalanine does Dr Pepper 10 have?
It has 718mg of phenylalanine.
Is phenylalanine a compound?
Phenylalanine is a compound. Specifically it is 2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid.
What are the DNA codons for phenylalanine?
There are two codons that code for the amino acid phenylalanine: UUU and UUC.
What foods do you think are high in phenylalanine?
Phenylalanine exist in eggs, soybeans, milk, chicken, beef, etc.
Is phenylalanine alchohol?
yup!
What codon codes for amino acids phenylalanine did scientist find?
There are two codons that code for the amino acid phenylalanine: UUU and UUC.
Is phenylalanine an abnormal substance created by the babys altered genes If so how is it made If not where does it come from?
Its an excessive accumulation of phenylalanine in the blood
What is a condition which makes it impossible to metabolize certain proteins?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a condition that makes it impossible to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. People with PKU lack an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which is required to break down phenylalanine. If left untreated, the buildup of phenylalanine can lead to brain damage and other neurological problems, so individuals with PKU must follow a strict low-phenylalanine diet.
Can phenylalanine cause diarrhea?
Yes
