Moreover, LC administrated for 2 weeks suppresses atrogin-1 messenger RNA (mRNA) level in suspended rats hindlimb [35], and only 7 days of LC administration downregulates MuRF-1 and atrogin-1 mRNAs reducing muscle wasting in a rat model of cancer cachexia [32]
Key similarities: Negative charge Involved in protein interactions Difference: Glutamic acid has one extra carbon in its side chain
Low levels cause fatigue and muscle weakness
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