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sarcosine

/ˈsɑːr.kə.siːn/

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noun

/ˈsɑːr.kə.siːn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСладковатая кристаллическая аминокислота, часто используемая в биохимических исследованиях и в качестве предшественника при синтезе других соединений.

A sweetish crystalline amino acid, often used in biochemical research and as a precursor in the synthesis of other compounds.

uncountable

  1. C2formalscientific

    A sweetish, crystalline amino acid that is an intermediate in the metabolism of choline and is used in some biochemical research.

    ruАминокислота

    • Sarcosine is found naturally in muscles and other tissues.
    • The researchers studied the effects of sarcosine on brain function.
    • Sarcosine is sometimes used as a dietary supplement for mental health.