Biologically Active Substance
valine Audio
val·ine [ val-een, -in, vey-leen, -lin ]
Brand Names:
Aminosyn 10%, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn 3.5 % M, Sulfite Free; Aminosyn 7 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn 8.5%, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn II 10 %; Aminosyn II 15%; Aminosyn II 7 %, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn II 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn II 8.5 %, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn-HBC 7 %, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn-PF 10 %, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn-PF 7%; Aminosyn-RF 5.2 %, Sulfite-Free; Clinimix 2.75/5; Clinimix 4.25/10; Clinimix 4.25/20; Clinimix 4.25/25; Clinimix 4.25/5; Clinimix 5/15; Clinimix 5/20; Clinimix 5/25; Clinimix E 2.75/10; Clinimix E 2.75/5; Clinimix E 4.25/10; Clinimix E 4.25/25; Clinimix E 4.25/5; Clinimix E 5/15; Clinimix E 5/20; Clinimix E 5/25; Clinisol 15; FreAmine 6.9; Freamine III 10; Hepatamine 8; Nephramine; Novamine 15%; Plenamine; PremaSol; ProcalAmine 3; Prosol; Travasol 10; Trophamine 10 %; Trophamine 6 %
More Information:
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Definitions related to valine:
  • A branched-chain essential amino acid that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Amino acid with side chain -CH(CH3)2.
    CRCH Nutrition Terminology
    Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
  • An aliphatic and extremely hydrophobic essential amino acid in humans related to leucine, Valine is found in many proteins, mostly in the interior of globular proteins helping to determine three-dimensional structure. A glycogenic amino acid, valine maintains mental vigor, muscle coordination, and emotional calm. Valine is obtained from soy, cheese, fish, meats and vegetables. Valine supplements are used for muscle growth, tissue repair, and energy. (NCI04)
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Branched chain essential aminoacid.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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