one of the natural L-amino acids, obtainable as a white crystalline nitrogenous substance by the action of dilute sulphuric acid on silk gelatin. It is found in many proteins, and, having a free primary hydroxyl group on the side chain, is involved in the catalytic action at the active site of some enzymes, such as proteases. The IUPAC abbreviation for serine in protein sequences is Ser. Chemically it is 2-amino-3-hydroxy-propanoic acid (C3H7NO3), HO.CH2.CH(NH2).COOH.
As A Treatment"A natural moisturizer, it promotes healthy skin; helps the body metabolize fats and fatty acids; promotes muscle growth and supports the immune system..."
one of the 20 common amino acids which make up proteins. It is made by animals and is therefore not essential in the diet.
(Ser, HOCH2CH(NH2)COOH) A naturally occuring amino acid with an hydroxyl group on its side chain.
a sweetish crystalline amino acid involved in the synthesis by the body of cysteine
An amino acid used as a skin conditioner.
(C3 H7 NO3), a neutral, genetically coded amino acid.
a storage source of glucose by the liver and muscles; helps strengthen the immune system by providing antibodies; synthesizes fatty acid sheath around nerve fibers.
A non-essential amino acid. It can be made in the body from threonine, but does not cross the blood-brain barrier. It serves, however, to assist peripheral glycine production. Serine is needed in the metabolism of fats in the body and has efficacy in the immune system. Serine needs cofactors B3, B6 and folate.
Serine (IPA ), organic compound, one of the 20 amino acids commonly found in animal proteins. Only the L-stereoisomer appears in mammalian protein. It is not essential to the human diet, since it can be synthesized in the body from other metabolites, including glycine.