Canadian Medical Guide > Chemicals and Drugs > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Branched-Chain > Valine Terms and Definitions




Valine

Medical Definition: A branched-chain essential amino acid that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway.
Guide Notes: /biosyn /defic /physiol permitted
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 7004-03-7
Valine Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 2 Amino 5 phosphonovalerate - The D-enantiomer is a potent and specific antagonist of NMDA glutamate receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE). The L form is inactive at NMDA receptors but may affect the AP4 (2-amino-4-phosphonobutyrate; APB) excitatory amino acid receptors.

Valine Medical Definitions and Terms

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com





Wildlife On Video »

Canadian Medical Guide Canada's Great Outdoors
Tour Canadian Rockies »
Book Banff »
Book Jasper »
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise »
Gondola Banff »
Hike Jasper »
Jasper Columbia Icefield »