Substance | Relationship Strength | Studies | Trials | Classes | Roles |
aminolevulinic acid Aminolevulinic Acid: A compound produced from succinyl-CoA and GLYCINE as an intermediate in heme synthesis. It is used as a PHOTOCHEMOTHERAPY for actinic KERATOSIS.. 5-aminolevulinic acid : The simplest delta-amino acid in which the hydrogens at the gamma position are replaced by an oxo group. It is metabolised to protoporphyrin IX, a photoactive compound which accumulates in the skin. Used (in the form of the hydrochloride salt)in combination with blue light illumination for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratosis of the face or scalp. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | 4-oxo monocarboxylic acid; amino acid zwitterion; delta-amino acid | antineoplastic agent; dermatologic drug; Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; photosensitizing agent; plant metabolite; prodrug; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
5-aminovaleric acid 5-aminovaleric acid: from red fox anal secretion; RN given refers to parent cpd. 5-aminopentanoic acid : A delta-amino acid comprising pentanoic acid with an amino substituent at C-5; a methylene homologue of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that is a weak GABA agonist. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | amino acid zwitterion; delta-amino acid; omega-amino fatty acid | human metabolite |
alanylalanine alanylalanine: RN given refers to (DL)-isomer | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | |
lactic acid Lactic Acid: A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed). 2-hydroxypropanoic acid : A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is propanoic acid in which one of the alpha-hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group. | 1.99 | 1 | 0 | 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid | algal metabolite; Daphnia magna metabolite |
alanine Alanine: A non-essential amino acid that occurs in high levels in its free state in plasma. It is produced from pyruvate by transamination. It is involved in sugar and acid metabolism, increases IMMUNITY, and provides energy for muscle tissue, BRAIN, and the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.. alanine : An alpha-amino acid that consists of propionic acid bearing an amino substituent at position 2. | 1.99 | 1 | 0 | alanine zwitterion; alanine; L-alpha-amino acid; proteinogenic amino acid; pyruvate family amino acid | EC 4.3.1.15 (diaminopropionate ammonia-lyase) inhibitor; fundamental metabolite |
methionine Methionine: A sulfur-containing essential L-amino acid that is important in many body functions.. methionine : A sulfur-containing amino acid that is butyric acid bearing an amino substituent at position 2 and a methylthio substituent at position 4. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | aspartate family amino acid; L-alpha-amino acid; methionine zwitterion; methionine; proteinogenic amino acid | antidote to paracetamol poisoning; human metabolite; micronutrient; mouse metabolite; nutraceutical |
glycylglycine [no description available] | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | human metabolite |
vancomycin Vancomycin: Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to RISTOCETIN that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear.. vancomycin : A complex glycopeptide from Streptomyces orientalis. It inhibits a specific step in the synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer in the Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile. | 2.68 | 3 | 0 | glycopeptide | antibacterial drug; antimicrobial agent; bacterial metabolite |
isothiuronium Isothiuronium: An undecenyl THIOUREA which may have topical anti-inflammatory activity. | 1.97 | 1 | 0 | | |
leucyl-alanine Leu-Ala : A dipeptide composed of L-leucine and L-alanine joined by a peptide linkage. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
alanylproline alanylproline: RN given refers to all (L)-isomer | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | metabolite |
glycylleucine Gly-Leu : A dipeptide composed of glycine and L-leucine joined by a peptide linkage. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | metabolite |
alanyltyrosine alanyltyrosine: tyrosine source; RN given refers to (L)-isomer. Ala-Tyr : A dipeptide composed of L-alanine and L-tyrosine joined by a peptide linkage. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
glycidyl nitrate glycidyl nitrate: a nitric oxide donor; structure in first source. peptidoglycan : A peptidoglycosaminoglycan formed by alternating residues of beta-(1->4)-linked N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid {2-amino-3-O-[(S)-1-carboxyethyl]-2-deoxy-D-glucose} residues. Attached to the carboxy group of the muramic acid is a peptide chain of three to five amino acids. | 1.96 | 1 | 0 | | |
glycylsarcosine glycylsarcosine : A dipeptide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of glycine with the amino group of sarcosine. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | |
glycylaspartic acid glycylaspartic acid: RN given refers to (L)-isomer | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
histidinoalanine histidinoalanine: cross-linking amino acid in calcified tissue collagen; RN given refers to (L)-isomer | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | metabolite |
alanylglutamic acid alanylglutamic acid: RN given refers to (L)-isomer. L-alanyl-L-glutamic acid : A dipeptide consisting of L-glutamic acid having an L-alanyl attached to its alpha-amino group | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | |
prolyl-tyrosine prolyl-tyrosine: structure given in first source. Pro-Tyr : A dipeptide formed from L-proline and L-tyrosine residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
prolylglutamic acid Pro-Glu : A dipeptide formed from L-proline and L-glutamic acid residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
cysteinylglycine cysteinylglycine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not in Chemlne 7/13/83. L-cysteinylglycine : A dipeptide consisting of glycine having an L-cysteinyl attached to its alpha-amino group. It is an intermediate metabolite in glutathione metabolism. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
n-acetylmethionine N-acetylmethionine: RN given refers to L-isomer. N-acetylmethionine : A methionine derivative that is methionine in which one of the amine hydrogens is substituted by an acetyl group. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | L-methionine derivative; N-acetyl-L-amino acid; N-acetylmethionine | nutraceutical |
aspartyl-aspartic acid aspartyl-aspartic acid: do not confuse with cyclo(Asp-Asp). Asp-Asp : A dipeptide formed from two L-aspartic acid units. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite |
thiourea Thiourea: A photographic fixative used also in the manufacture of resins. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck Index, 9th ed). Many of its derivatives are ANTITHYROID AGENTS and/or FREE RADICAL SCAVENGERS.. thiourea : The simplest member of the thiourea class, consisting of urea with the oxygen atom substituted by sulfur. | 1.97 | 1 | 0 | one-carbon compound; thioureas; ureas | antioxidant; chromophore |
glycylproline Gly-Pro : A dipeptide consisting of L-proline having a glycyl residue attached to its alpha-amino group. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | metabolite |
seryl-proline Ser-Pro : A dipeptide formed from L-serine and L-proline residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
phenylalanylalanine phenylalanylalanine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer. Phe-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-phenylalanine and L-alanine residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | metabolite |
alpha-aspartylalanine alpha-aspartylalanine: found in pig brain. Asp-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-alpha-aspartyl and L-valine residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
alanyltyrosine Tyr-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-tyrosine and L-alanine residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
prolylglycine prolylglycine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer. L-prolylglycine : A dipeptide consisting of glycine having an L-prolyl group attached to its alpha-amino nitrogen. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | |
glutamylalanine Glu-Ala : A dipeptide formed from L-alpha-glutamyl and L-alanine residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
phenylalanylphenylalanine Phe-Phe : A dipeptide formed from two L-phenylalanine residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide; L-aminoacyl-L-amino acid zwitterion | human blood serum metabolite; Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite |
phenylalanyl-valine Val-Phe : A dipeptide formed from L-valine and L-phenylalanine residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
alanylglycine [no description available] | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | metabolite |
valyltyrosine valyltyrosine: from sardine muscle hydrolyzate. Val-Tyr : A dipeptide formed from L-valine and L-tyrosine residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
phenylalanylproline Phe-Pro : A dipeptide formed from L-phenylalanine and L-proline residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
glycylhistidine glycylhistidine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer. Gly-His : A dipeptide composed of glycine and L-histidine joined by a peptide linkage. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide zwitterion; dipeptide | metabolite |
prolyl-serine Pro-Ser : A dipeptide formed from L-proline and L-serine residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |
prolylvaline Val-Pro : A dipeptide formed from L-valine and L-proline residues. | 2.01 | 1 | 0 | dipeptide | metabolite |