Valine is a hydrophobic c-beta branched amino acid.
Keyword:
branched amino acid
Keyword:
muscle
CSD refcode:
VALEHC10
CAS registry number:
72-18-4
Layman's explanation:
Valine was isolated in 1901 by the chemist Emil Fischer from casein and is acquired by hydrolyzing proteins. It is mostly found in muscles and is required for muscle metabolism, repair and growth of tissue, and maintaining nitrogen balance in the body. It can also be used in substrate recognition. However, its key role is in the muscle where it is used as an energy source. Valine reverses and treats hepatic encephalopathy, alcohol related brain damages, and degenerative neurological conditions. Research has indicated that valine aids in restoring muscle mass in people who have liver disease, any injuries, or who have had surgery. Good sources of valine are dairy, meat, grain, mushrooms, soy and peanuts.
IUPAC name:
2-Amino-3-methyl-butyric acid
Citation of a publication:
O. Ando, T. Ashida, Y. Sasada, M.
Kakudo; Acta Crystallogr., 23, (1967), 172
Lab name:
Common molecules
Sample provider:
Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
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