Concept information
Preferred term
glycine (amino acid)
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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A non-essential amino acid. It is found primarily in gelatin and silk fibroin and used therapeutically as a nutrient. It is also a fast inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Synonyms
- aminoacetic acid
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/7793
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