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.
Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
Used to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease in adult and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older .
The Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU), Portland, Oregon, United States
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Case Western Reserve University, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
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