NCIt related terms : (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxy-propanoic acid; Ser;
NCIt definition : A non-essential amino acid in humans (synthesized by the body), Serine is present
and functionally important in many proteins. With an alcohol group, serine is needed
for the metabolism of fats, fatty acids, and cell membranes; muscle growth; and a
healthy immune system. It also plays a major role in pyrimidine, purine, creatine,
and porphyrin biosynthetic pathways. Serine is also found at the active site of the
serine protease enzyme class that includes trypsin and chymotrypsin. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : CRCH: Amino acid with side chain -CH2OH.;
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