Amino Acid Derivatives: From Histamine to Epinephrine - A Biochemical Overview

Learn about the essential derivatives of amino acids in this 22-minute educational video that explores the biochemical pathways and transformations of key neurotransmitters and hormones. Discover how histidine converts to histamine, glutamate transforms into GABA, and tryptophan produces serotonin, melatonin, and niacin. Examine the synthesis of structural proteins like collagen from glycine, proline, and lysine, and understand the formation of vital compounds including protoporphyrin, heme, and hemoglobin. Master the conversion pathway from phenylalanine to tyrosine, leading to the production of dopamine, melanin, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline).