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Glutamine MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Glutamine
Tree Number(s)
D12.125.068.330
D12.125.095.461
D12.125.154.424
Unique ID
D005973
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005973
Annotation
/biosyn /‌physiol permitted
Scope Note
A non-essential amino acid present abundantly throughout the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID and AMMONIA. It is the principal carrier of NITROGEN in the body and is an important energy source for many cells.
Entry Term(s)
D-Glutamine
L-Glutamine
Registry Numbers
0RH81L854J
0
Related Numbers
56-85-9
6899-04-3
CAS Type 1 Name
Glutamine
NLM Classification #
QU 60
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/08
Glutamine Preferred
D-Glutamine Related
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