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ReviewAmino acids2024

Branched-chain amino acids: physico-chemical properties, industrial synthesis and role in signaling, metabolism and energy production.

Philipp Reifenberg, Aline Zimmer

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Review in Amino acids, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 25 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

25 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Colorectal neoplasia-specific amino acid profiles and their diagnostic potential: a systematic review.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Philipp ReifenbergMerck Life Science KGaA, Upstream R&D, Frankfurter Strasse 250, 64293, Darmstadt, Germany.
Aline ZimmerMerck Life Science KGaA, Upstream R&D, Frankfurter Strasse 250, 64293, Darmstadt, Germany. aline.zimmer@merckgroup.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0279-4863

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)-leucine (Leu), isoleucine (Ile), and valine (Val)-are essential nutrients with significant roles in protein synthesis, metabolic regulation, and energy production. This review paper offers a detailed examination of the physico-chemical properties of BCAAs, their industrial synthesis, and their critical functions in various biological processes. The unique isomerism of BCAAs is presented, focusing on analytical challenges in their separation and quantification as well as their solubility characteristics, which are crucial for formulation and purification applications. The industrial synthesis of BCAAs, particularly using bacterial strains like Corynebacterium glutamicum, is explored, alongside methods such as genetic engineering aimed at enhancing production, detailing the enzymatic processes and specific precursors. The dietary uptake, distribution, and catabolism of BCAAs are reviewed as fundamental components of their physiological functions. Ultimately, their multifaceted impact on signaling pathways, immune function, and disease progression is discussed, providing insights into their profound influence on muscle protein synthesis and metabolic health. This comprehensive analysis serves as a resource for understanding both the basic and complex roles of BCAAs in biological systems and their industrial application.

Indexed as

Amino Acids, Branched-ChainSignal TransductionAnimalsCorynebacterium glutamicumEnergy MetabolismHumansLeucineAmino Acids, Branched-ChainLeucineBranched-chain amino acidsIsoleucineLeucineValine

Identifiers

PMID39198298
PMCPMC11358235

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