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Methionylglycine

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Methionylglycine
Names
IUPAC name
L-Methionyl-L-glycine
Other names
[2-Amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoyl]amino)acetic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations met-gly
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
  • Key: QXOHLNCNYLGICT-YFKPBYRVSA-N checkY
  • CSCC[C@H](N)C(=O)NCC(O)=O
Properties
C7H14N2O3S
Molar mass 206.26 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Methionyl-glycine is a dipeptide consisting of the amino acids methionine and glycine.[1] It is often studied for its potential role in biochemical processes and protein synthesis. This compound may have implications in nutritional supplements and therapeutic treatments due to the essential nature of methionine.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "L-Methionylglycine". PubChem.