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Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2020-10-27 23:38:59 UTC
Update Date2024-10-13 07:52:12 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0000185
Metabolite Identification
Common NameD-Alanine
DescriptionAlanine is a nonessential amino acid made in the body from the conversion of the carbohydrate pyruvate or the breakdown of DNA and the dipeptides carnosine and anserine. It is highly concentrated in muscle and is one of the most important amino acids released by muscle, functioning as a major energy source. Plasma alanine is often decreased when the BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids) are deficient. This finding may relate to muscle metabolism. Alanine is highly concentrated in meat products and other high-protein foods like wheat germ and cottage cheese. Alanine is an important participant as well as regulator in glucose metabolism. Alanine levels parallel blood sugar levels in both diabetes and hypoglycemia, and alanine reduces both severe hypoglycemia and the ketosis of diabetes. It is an important amino acid for lymphocyte reproduction and immunity. Alanine therapy has helped dissolve kidney stones in experimental animals. Normal alanine metabolism, like that of other amino acids, is highly dependent upon enzymes that contain vitamin B6. Alanine, like GABA, taurine and glycine, is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. http://www.dcnutrition.com/AminoAcids/). Alanine can be found in some Gram-positive bacteria (PMID: 24752840 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(2R)-2-Aminopropanoic acidChEBI
(R)-2-Aminopropanoic acidChEBI
(R)-AlanineChEBI
D-2-Aminopropionic acidChEBI
D-AlaChEBI
D-AlaninChEBI
D-alpha-AlanineChEBI
D-alpha-Aminopropionic acidChEBI
DALChEBI
(2R)-2-AminopropanoateGenerator
(R)-2-AminopropanoateGenerator
D-2-AminopropionateGenerator
D-a-AlanineGenerator
D-Α-alanineGenerator
D-a-AminopropionateGenerator
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D-alpha-AminopropionateGenerator
D-Α-aminopropionateGenerator
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AlanineHMDB
D(-)-a -AlanineHMDB
D(-)-alpha-AlanineHMDB
D-(-)-AlanineHMDB
(2R)-2-Aminopropionic acidHMDB
(R)-2-Aminopropionic acidHMDB
D(-)-Α-alanineHMDB
Molecular FormulaC3H7NO2
Average Mass89.0932
Monoisotopic Mass89.047678473
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry Number338-69-2
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2H,4H2,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m1/s1
InChI KeyQNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-UWTATZPHSA-N