Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Amino Acids

Amino acids are small molecules that form the building blocks of proteins, which are essential components of all life. They play important roles in many biological processes, including energy production, metabolism, and growth. When proteins are broken down by digestion, the amino acids are released into the body an…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 22× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Amino acids are small molecules that form the building blocks of proteins, which are essential components of all life. They play important roles in many biological processes, including energy production, metabolism, and growth. When proteins are broken down by digestion, the amino acids are released into the body and can be used for a variety of functions, from repairing and synthesizing new proteins to providing energy for cellular activities. They are also important for healthy skin, hair, nails, and bones, and for maintaining a strong immune system. Without the correct balance of amino acids, the body cannot function properly.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 22 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Amino Acids, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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