Glutamine
"Glutamine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D005973
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D12.125.068.330 D12.125.095.461 D12.125.154.424
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| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Glutamine" by people in Profiles.
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Duggan C, Gannon J, Walker WA. Protective nutrients and functional foods for the gastrointestinal tract. Am J Clin Nutr. 2002 May; 75(5):789-808.