2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Brand names,
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Analogs
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Brand Names Mixture
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Chemical_Formula
C6H14N4O2
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
RX_link
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fda sheet
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
msds (material safety sheet)
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Molecular Weight
479.199 g/mol
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Melting Point
221 oC
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
State
Solid,white crystalline powder
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
LogP
-3.878
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Dosage Forms
Capsule, injection, powder and tablets
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Indication
Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Pharmacology
Studies have shown that is has improved immune responses to bacteria, viruses & tumor cells; promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver; causes the release of growth hormones; considered crucial for optimal muscle growth and tissue repair.
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Absorption
Absorbed from the lumen of the small intestine into the enterocytes. Absorption is efficient and occurs by an active transport mechanism
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
side effects and Toxicity
Oral supplementation with L-arginine at doses up to 15 grams daily are generally well tolerated. The most common adverse reactions of higher doses — from 15 to 30 grams daily are nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Some may experience these symptoms at lower doses.
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Patient Information
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2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals