Search Ontology:
ChEBI

leucine

Term ID
CHEBI:25017
Synonyms
  • (+-)-Leucine
  • (RS)-Leucine
  • 2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
  • DL-Leucine
  • Hleu
  • L
  • Leu
  • Leucin
  • leucine
  • Leuzin
Definition
A branched-chain amino acid that consists of glycine in which one of the hydrogens attached to the α-carbon is substituted by an isobutyl group.
References
  • cas:328-39-2
  • gmelin:50203
  • kegg.compound:C16439
  • lipidmaps:LMFA01100048
  • pubmed:17439666
  • reaxys:636005
  • wikipedia.en:Leucine
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from leucine
Phenotype where environments contain leucine
Phenotype modified by environments containing leucine
Phenotype affecting leucine
Human Disease Model
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