Carnosine is a di-peptide (containing beta-alanine and histidine). It
seems to be a good buffer in muscles (pretty high concentration), but
the "real" function of it is unknown, at least as far as I know. In
birds, a similar compound called anserine is found. Forgot exactly what
the structure of that is. Why would anyone want to put it in the
diet???
73 de Peter
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Physical Chemistry Fax. (+46-90) 16 77 79
U of Umea peterl at umdix.umdc.umu.se
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