In the process of removing an amino group; describing the action or function of deamination as it occurs.
Present participle of deaminate, using the -ing suffix. This form describes the ongoing chemical process and is commonly used in biochemical descriptions of enzyme function.
When you're deaminating amino acids for energy, you're essentially burning protein—your body prefers this only when carbs and fats are scarce, which is why extreme protein-only diets are biochemically stressful.
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