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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 |
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
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