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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > amino acids > glycine (amino acid) > N-substituted glycines > sarcosines
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > amino acids > glycine (amino acid) > N-substituted glycines > sarcosines
Preferred Term:

sarcosines

Definition:
An amino acid intermediate in the metabolism of choline.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
N-substituted glycines
Entry Terms:
  • sarcosine-hydrochloride
  • methylglycine
  • magnesium sarcosylate
  • N-methylglycine
  • sodium sarcosinate
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/314504
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