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carnosine [′kär·nə‚sēn] (biochemistry) C9H14N4O3A colorless, crystalline dipeptide occurring in the muscle tissue of vertebrates. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Effect of carnosine homocarnosine and anserine on hydroxylation of the guanine moiety in 2'-deoxyguanosine, DNA and nucleohistone with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of nickel(II). Copper is crucial for the synthesis of the most important elements of the skin, elastin and collagen, and carnosine which is found in human muscle, the nervous system and other tissues, is a potent antioxidant, buffer and mineral transporter. Learner's Edge(R) -- Learner's Edge supports neurological development and function in children through a combination of ingredients including DMAE to promote healthy cognitive function, acetyl L-carnitine to buffer oxidative stress, L-theanine to modulate neurotransmitter activity and carnosine to promote healthy frontal lobe activity. |
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