Mesh term Glutamine
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Amino Acids, Diamino
Amino Acids, Neutral
Description
A non-essential amino acid present abundantly throughout the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID and AMMONIA. It is the principal carrier of NITROGEN in the body and is an important energy source for many cells.Browse to child terms:
Proglumide
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