Dextrose-amino acid reactions

The reaction of dextrose with a nitrogen-containing compound, eg, amino acids or proteins, yields a series of intermediates which form pigments of varied molecular weight (Maikard reaction). The type of pigments produced is dependent on reaction conditions such as pH, temperature, and concentration of reactants. 

PN should provide a balanced nutritional intake, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and fluid. Macronutrients, including amino acids, dextrose, and intravenous lipid emulsions, are important sources of structural and energy-yielding substrates. A balanced PN formulation includes 10% to 20% of total daily calories from amino acids, 50% to 60% of total daily calories from dextrose, and 20% to 30% of total daily calories from intravenous lipid emulsion. Micronutrients, including electrolytes, vitamins, and trace elements, are required to support essential biochemical reactions. Parenteral... 

GAB-88 is an infusion solution containing amino acids (3%), dextrose (7.5%), and electrolytes in a dual-chamber plastic bag. It has been evaluated in 39 non-operative patients who were unable to tolerate oral feeding or to take adequate amounts by mouth (1). When it was given in a daily dose of 1.0-2.5 liters for 7-19 days, there was an improvement in nutritional status without obvious adverse effects. There was mild vascular pain in four patients, but no phlebitis. There were no other clinically significant adverse reactions. 

The chiral pool refers to readily available optically active natural products, some of which are commercially used in quantities of 10 -10 tonnes per year [5], Among them, the most inexpensive compounds are a-amino acids, like monosodium L-glutamate, or carbohydrates, like dextrose or sorbitol. The success of the second method depends on the availability of particular catalysts. One rather special example, how efficient stereoselective synthesis can work, is the syn-selective aldol reaction followed by a stereoselective alkene hydroboration and ketone reduction (Figure 1.8) which were used by Paterson et aJ. [26] to synthesize intermediates for the antibiotic oleandomycin. According to Paterson et al., four new stereocenters are formed in only two synthetic steps [9]. For the purpose of separating racemic mixtures... 

Browning aids amino acids and reducing sugars, e.g., fructose and dextrose (Maillard reaction)... 

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