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What are modified amino acids? Give Examples.
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Modified amino acids:
A single amino acid is modified to produce modified amino acids.
Modified amino acids are amino acid derivatives that are created in-house
They have unique features that allow cell culture procedures to be accelerated.
Amino acids are polyfunctional biomolecules that have at least two functional groups: an amino group and a carboxylic group.
Examples:
Tyrosine is an amino acid that belongs to the alcoholic group.
Dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine are among the catecholamines produced by tyrosine.
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