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monomethylolglycine

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Monomethylolglycine, also known as sarcosine, is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is a derivative of glycine, with a methyl group attached to the nitrogen atom. Sarcosine is synthesized in the body from glycine and is also found in various foods, such as meat, fish, and dairy products. It plays a role in various metabolic processes, including the synthesis of creatine, a molecule essential for muscle contraction. Sarcosine is also involved in the production of certain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine. Research has shown that sarcosine may have potential therapeutic applications. For example, it has been investigated for its potential to treat depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. Sarcosine is also being studied for its potential to improve cognitive function and enhance athletic performance. The precise mechanisms by which sarcosine exerts its effects are not fully understood. However, research suggests that it may interact with various neurotransmitter systems and signaling pathways in the brain. Due to its potential therapeutic applications and role in various biological processes, sarcosine continues to be a subject of ongoing research.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID85158
SCHEMBL ID66245
MeSH IDM0074142

Synonyms (16)

Synonym
monomethylolglycine
AKOS006359457
2-(hydroxymethylamino)acetic acid
hydroxymethylglycinate
15874-34-7
glycine, n-(hydroxymethyl)-
hydroxymethylaminoacetic acid
3a7618086d ,
hydroxymethylglycine
unii-3a7618086d
SCHEMBL66245
DTXSID6047022
n-(hydroxymethyl)glycine
j421.953h ,
3-hydroxylmethylglycine
Q27256955
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's5 (71.43)24.3611
2020's2 (28.57)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 12.93

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index12.93 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.40 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.33 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (12.93)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (10.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other9 (90.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]