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alanine

noun
al·​a·​nine | \ ˈa-lÉ™-ËŒnÄ“n How to pronounce alanine (audio) \

Definition of alanine

: a simple nonessential crystalline amino acid C3H7NO2

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 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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First Known Use of alanine

1850, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alanine

German Alanin, irregular from Aldehyd aldehyde

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alanine

noun
al·​a·​nine | \ ˈal-É™-ËŒnÄ“n How to pronounce alanine (audio) \

Medical Definition of alanine

: a simple nonessential crystalline amino acid C3H7NO2 formed especially by the hydrolysis of proteins —abbreviation Ala

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