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glutamine /glu·ta·mine/ (glldbomact´ah-men) the monoamide of glutamic acid, a nonessential amino acid occurring in proteins; it is an important carrier of urinary ammonia and is broken down in the kidney by the enzyme glutaminase. Symbols Gln and Q.
glutamine (glōōˑ·t  ·mēn),n an amino acid synthesized within the body from glutamic acid. Used in preventing immunosuppression after exercise and as an aid in recovery after a critical illness. Precaution urged for those sensitive to monosodium glutamate, those who suffer from manic conditions, and patients who are taking anticonvulsants. Also called L-glutamine. ) Glutamine. glutamine Gln; an amide of glutamic acid, an amino acid occurring in proteins; it is an important carrier of ammonia to the kidney where it is released by glutaminase. glutamine synthetase enzyme catalyzing the synthesis of the amino acid, glutamine from glutamate ammonia and ATP. Major means of detoxifying ammonia from amino acid catabolism in peripheral tissues and then transporting the ammonia as the amido-N in glutamine to the liver of kidney. |
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Glutamine levels are drastically reduced after strenuous exercise or surgery. When a barley seed is ready to sprout, this enzyme, called EP-B2, breaks down a gluten component called glutamine and thereby frees up starches that nourish the growing plant. 5 g/L glucose, 50 U/mL penicillin/streptomycin, and 2 mM glutamine. |
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