The shikimate pathway is fundamental for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids—tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylalanine—in plants, bacteria and fungi. This pathway, which is absent in mammals, has ...
What Is Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency? AADC deficiency is an ultra-rare genetic disorder. It affects how your cells send signals to each other. People born with this condition ...
(Phys.org)—Purdue University researchers have discovered a microbial-like pathway in plants that produces phenylalanine, an amino acid that is a vital component of proteins in all living organisms.