- norophthalmic acid
- A tripeptide analog of glutathione (l-cysteine replaced by l-alanine), found in the lens of the eye.
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norophthalmic acid
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ophthalmic acid — A tripeptide occurring in lens, similar to glutathione but differing in the replacement of cysteine by α amino n butyric acid ( i.e., in the replacement of –SH by –CH3); a potent inhibitor of glyoxalase. Cf.:norophthalmic … Medical dictionary
Tripeptide — A tripeptide is a peptide consisting of three amino acids joined by peptide bonds.Examples of tripeptides are:*Glutathione ( γ glutamyl cysteinyl glycine) is an antioxidant, protecting cells from toxins such as free radicals. *Thyrotropin… … Wikipedia
