National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: February 21, 2019
Preferred Name

Valine

ID

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C29604

ALT_DEFINITION

Amino acid with side chain -CH(CH3)2.

CAS_Registry

72-18-4

CHEBI_ID

CHEBI:16414

Chemical_Formula

C5H11NO2

code

C29604

Concept_In_Subset

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C63923

Contributing_Source

CRCH

FDA

DEFINITION

An aliphatic and extremely hydrophobic essential amino acid in humans related to leucine, Valine is found in many proteins, mostly in the interior of globular proteins helping to determine three-dimensional structure. A glycogenic amino acid, valine maintains mental vigor, muscle coordination, and emotional calm. Valine is obtained from soy, cheese, fish, meats and vegetables. Valine supplements are used for muscle growth, tissue repair, and energy. (NCI04)

Essential_Amino_Acid

Y

FDA_UNII_Code

HG18B9YRS7

FULL_SYN

(S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid

Val

INFOODS

VAL_G

label

Valine

Legacy_Concept_Name

Valine

Macronutrient

Y

Nutrient

Y

Preferred_Name

Valine

prefixIRI

C29604

prefLabel

Valine

Semantic_Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

UMLS_CUI

C0042285

Unit

g

USDA_ID

510

subClassOf

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C68442

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