Substance
ID:19
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
L-serine
Synonyms
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropionic acidL-SerineSerineL-Ser3-Hydroxyalanine(S)-a-Amino-b-hydroxypropionic acid(S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acidL-(-)-Serine(S)-Serine(-)-SerineL-3-Hydroxy-2-aminopropionic acidb-Hydroxy-L-alanine
Properties
Physical Property
Hydrophobicity(logP)
-4
Solubility
425 g/L
Molecule Details
Drug Groups
approved; nutraceutical
Description
A non-essential amino acid occurring in natural form as the L-isomer. It is synthesized from glycine or threonine. It is involved in the biosynthesis of purines; pyrimidines; and other amino acids. [PubChem]
Indication
Used as a natural moisturizing agent in some cosmetics and skin care products.
Pharmacology
Serine is classified as a nutritionally non-essential amino acid. Serine is critical for the production of the body's proteins, enzymes and muscle tissue. Serine is needed for the proper metabolism of fats and fatty acids. It also helps in the production of antibodies. Serine is used as a natural moisturizing agent in some cosmetics and skin care products. The main source of essential amino acids is from the diet, non-essential amino acids are normally synthesize by humans and other mammals from common intermediates.
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
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