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Creatine
Medical Definition: | An amino acid that occurs in vertebrate tissues and in urine. In muscle tissue, creatine generally occurs as phosphocreatine. Creatine is excreted as CREATININE in the urine. | |
Guide Notes: | do not confuse with CREATININE; CREATINE PHOSPHATE see PHOSPHOCREATINE | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 57-00-1 |
Creatine Medical Definitions and Terms
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