| Biological Information | |
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| Background Information: | β-Alanine is a naturally occurring beta amino acid, which is an amino acid in which the amino group is attached to the β-carbon (i.e. the carbon two atoms away from the carboxylate group) instead of the more usual α-carbon for alanine (α-alanine). Levels of β-alanine limit the amount of carnosine, and it has been used frequently as a workout supplement to increase carnosine concentrations in muscle. This assists in building lean muscle mass, and can also improve physical functioning and performance. Some studies suggest that β-alanine and taurine are the primary agonists at hippocampal strychnine-sensitive glycine receptors, and that membrane transporters are critical in regulating their extracellular concentration. |
| Target Name: | β-Alanine |
| Usage | |
| Product Type: | Control Ligands & Inhibitors |
| Application: | Drug Discovery & Development |
| Storage Conditions: | Room temperature. Please avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles. |
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| Additional Information | |
| Brand: | DiscoverX |
β-Alanine
β-Alanine is a common non-essential beta amino acid formed by degradation of dihydrouracil and carnosine. It assists in building lean muscle mass, and can also improve physical functioning and performance. This product is provided as 10 mg of dry powder.
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