Amino acids are characterized by their central carbon atom, known as the α-carbon, which is bonded to an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), a hydrogen atom, and a variable side chain ...

Summary D-aspartic acid is an amino acid that is made in the body and obtained through the diet. It's important for brain function and the endocrine system. It's often marketed as a testosterone ...

Heyns and Pavel 1 reported on the pyrolytic decomposition of glycine in which small amounts ot other amino-acids (alanine, aspartic acid, α-aminobutyric acid) and other carboxylic acids (fumaric ...