Name | .γ.-Aminobutyryl-L-histidine |
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Synonyms |
L-homocarnosine
<4-Amino-butyryl>-L-histidin,Homocarnosin L-HOMOCARNOSINE FREE BASE |
Description | Homocarnosine is a dipeptide of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and histidine unique to brain. Homocarnosine is an inhibitory neuromodulator synthesized in the neuron from GABA and exhibiting anticonvulsant effects[1].Homocarnosine has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions, prevention of DNA damage, and inhibition of advanced glycation end-product formation[2]. |
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Target |
Human Endogenous Metabolite |
In Vitro | Homocarnosine, a dipeptide of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and histidine, is an inhibitory neuromodulator synthesized in subclasses of GABAergic neurons[1].Homocarnosine is a potent alternative imidazole peptide for skeletal muscle based on its structural similarity to Carnosine. Homocarnosine is composed of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and histidine and has a similar structure to Carnosine, with the only difference being an extra carbon atom in GABA compared to that in β-alanine of carnosine. Homocarnosine possesses greater tolerance to degradation by serum carnosinase relative to Carnosine. Homocarnosine is known to be exclusively present in brain and cerebrospinal fluid and acts as a neuroprotective agent in a broad range of disease conditions. Homocarnosine exerts antioxidant activity and prevent DNA oxidative damage to a similar extent as Carnosine[2]. |
References |
Boiling Point | 646.9ºC at 760mmHg |
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Molecular Formula | C10H16N4O3 |
Molecular Weight | 240.25900 |
Flash Point | 345.1ºC |
Exact Mass | 240.12200 |
PSA | 121.10000 |
LogP | 0.35170 |
Index of Refraction | 1.579 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
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HS Code | 2933290090 |
HS Code | 2933290090 |
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Summary | 2933290090. other compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |