putrescine


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pu·tres·cine

 (pyo͞o-trĕs′ēn)
n.
A colorless, foul-smelling polyamine, C4H12N2, produced in decaying animal tissue by the decarboxylation of ornithine.
[Latin putrēscere, to rot; see putrescent + -ine.]
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putrescine

(pjuːˈtrɛsiːn; -ɪn)
n
(Biochemistry) a colourless crystalline amine produced by decaying animal matter; 1,4-diaminobutane. Formula: H2N(CH2)4NH2
[C20: from Latin putrescere + -ine2]
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Noun1.putrescine - a colorless crystalline ptomaine with a foul odor that is produced in decaying animal matter
ptomain, ptomaine - any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
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Elevation of arginine decarboxylase-dependent putrescine production enhances aluminum tolerance by decreasing aluminum retention in root cell walls of wheat.
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Keywords: Trifluoroacetylacetone, Gamma aminobutyric acid, Putrescine, Amino-acids, Cerebrospinal Fluid, GC-FID.
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We found that putrescine in the core position was the only disturbed metabolite (P <0.01) in this pathway and had a consistent variation trend with published literature [50].
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Peak areas and retention times were measured by comparison with standard PAs: putrescine, spermidine and spermine.
Dynamics in global DNA methylation and endogenous polyamine levels during protocorm-like bodies induction of Cattleya tigrina A. Richard/Dinamica da metilacao do DNA global e niveis endogenos de poliaminas durante a inducao de estruturas semelhantes a protocormos de Cattleya tigrina A. Richard
Formation, degradation, and detoxification of putrescine by foodborne bacteria: a review.
Subcutaneous Toxicity of Agmatine in Rats/Sicanlarda Subkutan Agmatin Toksisitesi
A number of growth regulators like thiourea, betaine, putrescine, etc are used to surge the yield and growth of crops.
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[58] where putrescine treatment delayed the ripening process and maintained lower sugar levels in peach fruit.
Influence of Edible Coatings on Biochemical Fruit Quality and Storage Life of Bell Pepper cv. "Yolo Wonder"
Louis, MO, USA), and Sato's (50 x Sato's: insulin 25 mg; transferring 25 mg; pyruvic acid, 243 mg; putrescine 20 mg; 1mg/ml sodium selenate, 25 [micro]l; 0.315 mg/ml progesterone) at 37[degrees]C with 5% C[O.sub.2] .
Protective Effects of an Ancient Chinese Kidney-Tonifying Formula against [H.sub.2][O.sub.2]-Induced Oxidative Damage to MES23.5 Cells
Polyamines such as spermine, spermidine, and putrescine are metabolites of ornithine and ubiquitous cellular components [12].
Spermidine Oxidation-Mediated Degeneration of Retinal Pigment Epithelium in Rats

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