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==Why is it Important?==

==Why is it Important?==

Threonine is a '''component of structural proteins'''. The hydroxyl group on the side chain of threonine often serves as the site for phosphorylation and de-phosphorylation reactions that control the activities of many proteins and enzymes<ref>National Research Council (NRC). Protein and Amino Acids. In Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats. 2006 Washington, DC: National Academies Press p. 130-131.</ref>.

Threonine is a '''component of structural [[Protein Overview - Nutrition|proteins]]'''. The hydroxyl group on the side chain of threonine often serves as the site for phosphorylation and de-phosphorylation reactions that control the activities of many proteins and enzymes<ref>National Research Council (NRC). Protein and Amino Acids. In Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats. 2006 Washington, DC: National Academies Press p. 130-131.</ref>.

==Roles in the body==

==Roles in the body==

==Dietary Sources==

==Dietary Sources==

Sufficient threonine is found in plant and animal protein sources, such as muscle meat, eggs, dairy protein (e.g., casein), cereal grains, and pulses (i.e., legumes).

Sufficient threonine is found in plant and animal protein sources, such as muscle meat, eggs, dairy protein (e.g. casein), cereal grains, and pulses (i.e. legumes).

==Diagnosing Threonine Deficiency==

==Diagnosing Threonine Deficiency==

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Amino Acids]]

[[Category:Amino Acids]]