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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Neutral > Glutamine
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Diamino > Glutamine
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Basic > Glutamine

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Glutamine  

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Entry terms

  • L Glutamine
  • L-Glutamine

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  • /biosyn /physiol permitted

Scope note

  • A non-essential amino acid present abundantly throughout the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID and AMMONIA. It is the principal carrier of NITROGEN in the body and is an important energy source for many cells.

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