Amino Acids - Large Neutral

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Also known as:  LNAAs

 

Description

Large Neutral Amino Acids are Amino Acids with comparatively large but neutral molecules that share a common transport method through the Blood-Brain Barrier and therefore compete with each other for entry into the Brain.

 

Types of Large Neutral Amino Acids

 Isoleucine

 Leucine

 Phenylalanine

 Tryptophan

 Tyrosine

 Valine

 

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