beta Alanine

《英文msh詞典》beta Alanine
[入口詞] beta Alanine
[主題詞] beta-Alanine
[英文釋義] 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.