glutamine
L-Glutamine is a neutral, genetically coded, non-essential amino acid (meaning that the human body can produce it on its own with proper nutrition).
When referring to amino acids, the words essential and non-essential dont have their normal meanings. Essential amino acids are amino acids that the human body can not produce on its own and must gather from food sources. Non-essential amino acids are amino acids that the human body can produce on its own. Both kinds are required for human health.
three letter abbreviation: gln
one letter abbreviation: q
linear structure formula: H2N-CO-(CH2)2-CH(NH2)-COOH
molecular formula: C5H10N2O3
molecular weight: 146.15
isoelectric point (pH): 5.65 (neutral)
pKa values: 2.17, 9.13
CAS Registry Number 56-85-9

See also: amino acids




