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What are modified amino acids? Give Examples.


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Modified amino acids:

  1. A single amino acid is modified to produce modified amino acids.
  2. Modified amino acids are amino acid derivatives that are created in-house
  3. They have unique features that allow cell culture procedures to be accelerated.
  4. Amino acids are polyfunctional biomolecules that have at least two functional groups: an amino group and a carboxylic group.

Examples:

  1. Tyrosine is an amino acid that belongs to the alcoholic group.
  2. Dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine are among the catecholamines produced by tyrosine.

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