Glutamic acid

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Glutamic acid or glutamate (the anionic form of glutamic acid) is one of the 20 most common natural amino acids. As its name indicates, it is acidic, with a carboxylic acid component to its side chain.

Related Topics:
Amino acid - Acid - Carboxylic acid

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Its three-letter abbreviation is Glu, and its one-letter abbreviation is E. A three-letter designation for either glutamine or glutamic acid is Glx (one-letter abbreviation: Z).

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Glutamic acid is critical for proper cell function, but it is not considered an essential nutrient in humans because the body can manufacture it from simpler compounds.

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