threonáte

Threonáte is the salt or ester form of threonine, which is an essential amino acid. Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. Threonine plays a crucial role in protein synthesis, as well as in the metabolism of fats and in the proper functioning of the immune system. It is also a precursor for the synthesis of glycine and serine, other amino acids.

As threonáte, threonine can be found in various biological and chemical contexts. In biological systems, threonáte can refer to the form of threonine that is part of a larger molecule, such as a protein, or it can refer to threonine that is present as a free ion in solution, often involved in metabolic processes. In chemical applications, threonáte can be a component of salts or esters derived from threonine. For example, magnesium threonáte is a supplement sometimes used for its purported cognitive benefits, though scientific evidence for these claims is still developing. Zinc threonáte is another example, used as a source of zinc. The term "threonáte" itself simply denotes the deprotonated form of threonine, or a compound where threonine has undergone esterification. Its presence and function are tied to the broader role of threonine in biochemistry and physiology.