Definition of ALANINE

Examples of alanine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The acetyl glycyl beta-alanine ingredient in the formula stood out to Jaliman, who says this peptide will probably help lighten the pigment of a scar while also working to even out skin tone. — Maya Gandara, Health.com, "Shoppers Swear By Derma-E’s Scar Gel For Healing Stubborn Acne Marks," 15 Apr. 2020 At the top of the list: a slightly elevated level of the liver enzyme alanine aminotransferase, or ALT. — Melissa Healystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "Ventilators for coronavirus patients are in short supply. How scientists might pivot," 7 Apr. 2020 Ladder’s Pre-Workout pack, for instance, includes beta-alanine, an amino acid that is supposed to help keep lactic acid from building up in your muscles. — Sara Harrison, WIRED, "The Wild, Unregulated World of Sports Supplements," 22 July 2019 Scientists have determined that beta-alanine is safe at a certain dosage for up to eight weeks. — Sara Harrison, WIRED, "The Wild, Unregulated World of Sports Supplements," 22 July 2019 This dog’s alanine transaminase level spiked to 8,777. — Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, "Sago palms pose serious risks to pets – here are key things to know | The Sacramento Bee," 14 Mar. 2018

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“Alanine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alanine. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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