agmatine 1
noundomain: substance
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Definition
a common natural compound synthesized by decarboxylation of the amino acid arginine.
Examples
- 1.Agmatine has been shown to exert modulatory action at multiple molecular targets, notably: neurotransmitter systems, key ion channels, nitric oxide (NO) synthesis and polyamine metabolism, thus providing bases for further research into potential applications.
Synonyms
- (4-aminobutyl)guanidine 1
a common natural compound synthesized by decarboxylation of the amino acid arginine.
- decarboxylated arginine 1
a common natural compound synthesized by decarboxylation of the amino acid arginine.


