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Amino Acids, Acidic

Medical Definition:	Amino acids with side chains that are negatively charged at physiological pH.
Previously Indexed:	Amino Acids (1968-2001),specific amino acids (1970-2001)

Amino Acids, Acidic Categories.

	Aspartic Acid - One of the non-essential amino acids commonly occurring in the L-form. It is found in animals and plants, especially in sugar cane and sugar beets. It may be a neurotransmitter.
	Glutamic Acid - A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

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