Kidney bean function

The nature of the metal-ions in the active site also varies between species. Whereas the purple acid phosphatase isolated from red kidney beans (rkbPAP) contains Fe and Zn", the tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase isolated from rat osteoclasts (TRAcP) contains two iron atoms in different oxidation states, an stabilized Fe ion and a redox-active Fe ion. In this way, the ability of the ferrous ion to act as an electron donor confers to the enzyme an alternative function as generator of reactive oxygen species (ROS) [20, 21]. The enzyme may appear in an inactive purple form when the redox-active iron is oxidized to the ferric state, or it can be in an active pink form where the redox-active iron is reduced to the ferrous state [22]. In particular, the tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase isolated from osteoclasts is synthetized as a precursor which is activated by cysteine proteinases resulting in an active two subunit enzyme [23]. 

Lectins are of widespread occurrence in legumes (e.g. soybeans, lentils, kidney beans, jack beans). They are potentially toxic as they can impair tissue functions, but the body can usually replace any damaged cells faster than they are destroyed (Johns 1990). Lectins are responsible for toxicity in the notorious garden plant rosary pea—Abrus precatorius. Lectins in foods are readily destroyed by processing and cooking. 

The kidneys are located on the posterior part of the abdomen on either side of the spine, below the diaphragm, and behind the liver and stomach. They are bean-shaped and weigh approximately 150 grams (0.33 lb) each. The primary function of the kidneys is excretion. They work to excrete waste products through a series of steps involving glomerular filtration, secretion, and reabsorption. The kidneys also have several endocrine (e.g., production of erythropoietin and renin) and metabolic (e.g., vitamin D activation and drug metabolism) functions. 

Djencohc add affects kidney function due to predpitation of amino adds in body fluids. Symptoms of djenkol bean poisoning (djenkoKsm) are nausea, vomiting, bilateral loin pain, urinary obstructions, such as haematuria (presence of blood in the urine) and ohgutia (low urinary out-put, less than 500 ml in every 24 hours). 

Selection of Foods Rich in Essential Minerals. Foods which comprise the most vital tissues of plants and animals are likely to be the richest in essential minerals, because mineral elements participate in the important life functions of these organisms. Hence, the animal products highest in mineral content are blood, bones, milk, and the vital organs, whereas leaves and seeds contain the highest levels of minerals found in the plant foods. Therefore, a mineral-rich diet may be assured by including a wide variety of such foods eis dairy products fish and other seafoods meats and poultry (hearts, kidneys, and livens are much richer in minerals than the muscle meats) beans and peas molasses nuts heibs spices tea raw, unpeeled vegetables and whole grain breads and cereal products. 

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