The Evolutionary Journey of Amino Acids: From the Origin of Life to Human Metabolism

This book takes readers on a journey from the very fundamental and chemical beginnings of amino acids on Earth to their role in human metabolism. It provides background on how amino acid metabolism has changed across the evolutionary tree and discusses their physico-chemical properties as well as their biochemical roles across various forms of life.

Amino acids are emerging as key players in numerous physiological functions and are being increasingly recognized as playing a mechanistic rol...