Title

Physiological Activities and Determination Methods of Carnosine.

Authors

ZHANG Shuo; YAO Kai; JIA Dong-ying; HE Qiang

Abstract

Carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally-occurring dipeptide that can provide buffering capacity, chelate metal ions and protect biomolecules from oxidation or glycation. The chemical and physical properties of carnosine and its determination methods were summarized.

Subjects

CARNOSINE; CHELATES; BIOMOLECULES; OXIDATION; METAL ions

Publication

Natural Product Research & Development, 2008, Vol 20, Issue 2, p367

ISSN

1001-6880

Publication type

Academic Journal