carnosine

Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia

0.01 sec.

carnosine /car·no·sine/ (-sēn) a dipeptide composed of β-alanine and histidine, found in skeletal muscle and the brain in humans; it may be a neurotransmitter.

carnosine

[kär′nōsēn]

Etymology: L, caro,

a dipeptide composed of beta-alanine and histidine, in humans found in skeletal muscle and in the brain, particularly in the primary olfactory pathways. It may play a role as a neurotransmitter.

carnosine [kahr´no-sēn]

a dipeptide composed of beta-alanine and histidine, found in skeletal muscle of vertebrates.

carnosine

a dipeptide composed of beta-alanine and histidine, found in skeletal muscle of vertebrates.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Medical browser	?		Full browser	?
carnosinase carnosinemia carnosinuria neuropeptide serum carnosinase deficiency			Carnosine increases zinc's protective effects, according to Japanese research. Gastritis, ulcers, and H. pylori by Klotter, Jule / Townsend Letter Byline: ANI Washington, July 16 (ANI): A new piece of research suggests that the popular dietary supplement carnosine may prove helpful in preventing and treating cataracts, a clouding of the lens of the eye that is a leading cause of vision loss worldwide. Popular dietary supplement shows promise to prevent, treat cataracts by Asian News International com Antioxidant Products: dry and oil forms of the following: L-carnosine, zinc carnosine, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, high EPA and high DHA omega 3s Compiled by NUTRACEUTICALS WORLD Staff Antioxidant directory: a comprehensive listing of antioxidant ... by Nutraceuticals World			CARMEN Carmichael's law of anticipatory function carminative carmine carmine dye carminic acid carminophil carmustine Carmyerius Carnal carnassial tooth Carnassials carneous Carney's complex carnification carnitine carnitine deficiency carnitine palmitoyltransferase carnitine palmityltransferase deficiency Carnitor carnivora carnivore Carnography carnosinase carnosinase deficiency carnosine carnosinemia carnosinuria carob carob bean Caroli's disease caroline jessamine carotenase carotene carotenemia carotenodermia carotenoid Carotenoids carotenosis carotenosis cutis caroticotympanic caroticotympanic canaliculi caroticotympanic nerve caroticotympanic nerves carotid carotid arch Carotid arteries Carotid artery carotid artery duplex scanning carotid artery occlusion carotid body			Carnivorous plants Carnivorous plants Carnivorous plants Carnivorous Plants of Western Australia carnivorously carnivorously carnivorously carnivorousness carnivorousness carnivorousness Carnivory Carnivory Carnivory Carnivory Carnivourous plants Carnivourous plants CARNM Carnography carnosaur carnosaur Carnosaura Carnosauria Carnosauria Carnosaurs Carnosaurs Carnosaurus Carnose carnosinase Carnosinase 2 carnosinase deficiency carnosine carnosinemia carnosinuria Carnosity Carnot Carnot Carnot cycle Carnot cycle Carnot efficiency Carnot efficiency Carnot engine Carnot heat engine Carnot Nicolas Leonard Sadi Carnot number Carnot principle Carnot refrigeration Carnot refrigeration Carnot rule Carnot rule Carnot theorem Carnot's cycle Carnot's function Carnot's ideal cycle Carnot's reagent Carnot's theorem Carnot, Hippolyte Carnot, Lazare Carnot, Lazare Nicolas Marguerite Carnot, Marie Francois Sadi Carnot, Nicolas Leonard Sadi

Medical Dictionary

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.