Medical Definition of Beta-alanine
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Beta-alanine. 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 gaba. A rare genetic disorder, hyper-beta-alaninaemia, has been reported.
Chemical name: beta-Alanine
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Beta-alanine
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