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beta-Alanine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An amino acid formed in vivo by the degradation of dihydrouracil and carnosine. Since neuronal uptake and neuronal receptor sensitivity to beta-alanine have been demonstrated, the compound may be a false transmitter replacing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID. A rare genetic disorder, hyper-beta-alaninemia, has been reported.

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Entry terms

  • 107-95-9 (beta-Alanine)
  • 11P2JDE17B
  • 16690-93-0 (mono-Na salt)
  • 36321-40-1 (Ca (2:1) salt)
  • 39748-53-3 (mono-K salt)
  • 3-Aminopropionic Acid
  • 6057-90-5 (HCl)

In other languages

  • French

  • 107-95-9 (beta-Alanine)
  • 11P2JDE17B
  • 16690-93-0 (mono-Na salt)
  • 36321-40-1 (Ca (2:1) salt)
  • 39748-53-3 (mono-K salt)
  • 6057-90-5 (HCl)
  • Acide amino-3 propionique
  • Acide bêta-amino-propionique
  • Alanine bêta
  • beta-Alanine

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HQH4T9R0-B

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