A branched-chain essential amino acid that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway.
ID
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014633
altLabel
L Valine
L-Valine
AN
/biosyn /defic /physiol permitted
AQL
AA AD AE AG AI AN BI BL CF CH CL CS DE DF EC GE HI IM IP ME PD PH PK PO RE SD ST TO TU UR
cui
C0042285
DC
1
definition
A branched-chain essential amino acid that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway.