amino acids, proteins and peptides crossword

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  1. 5. also called hypoglycemic hormone
  2. 6. also called as thin filament
  3. 9. a highly elastic protein
  4. 11. it regulates the appetite and energy balance and is secreted by fat cells
  5. 12. important protein in epidermis and hair
  6. 17. name means as glue
  7. 19. also called alpha-Aminosuccinamic acid
  8. 21. is an intermediate and byproduct in glycine synthesis
  9. 23. a precursor to histamine
  10. 24. this stimulates the secretion of gastric acid from stomach
  11. 25. one of the sweet tasting amino acids
  12. 26. regulates the calcium ion concentration in blood plasma
  13. 28. this controls actin assembly
  14. 29. is the principal enzyme of homeostasis
  15. 30. polymerizes and forms into micro-tubules
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  1. 1. it is the only amino acid where the side chain is connected to the protein backbone twice
  2. 2. Serine is one of two hydroxyl amino acids considered hydrophylic
  3. 3. also called 2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid
  4. 4. also called as thick filament
  5. 7. is named after the plant Valerian
  6. 8. this hormone is secreted from kidneys and increases blood pressure
  7. 10. in a family of cell adhesion molecules
  8. 13. it means cheese
  9. 14. also called a anti-diuretic hormone
  10. 15. this hormone stimulate the pancreas to secrete digestive fluids
  11. 16. this hormone stimulates milk secretion
  12. 18. this hormone helps in contraction of uterus during pregnency
  13. 20. hormone secreted by alpha cells of pancreas
  14. 22. trans-membrane receptor that facilitate cell-extracellular matrix adhesion
  15. 27. a major component of the sub-units in ferritin, astacin