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Mimosine

Mimosine is a small non-protein amino acid that was first discovered in the plant species Leucaena leucocephala, also known as mimosa. It is an inhibitor of tyrosine biosynthesis in animals, and it is toxic for mammals due to its accumulation in the body. Mimosine has been studied for its potential medicinal uses, i…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 6× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Mimosine is a small non-protein amino acid that was first discovered in the plant species Leucaena leucocephala, also known as mimosa. It is an inhibitor of tyrosine biosynthesis in animals, and it is toxic for mammals due to its accumulation in the body. Mimosine has been studied for its potential medicinal uses, including anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties. It is also being investigated as a potential treatment for anthropogenic diseases and neurological disorders. Additionally, it has potential applications in agriculture and animal husbandry, such as the reduction of crop damage caused by drought and pests. Research on mimosine continues to uncover its full potential, including its potential for use in human health and agricultural applications.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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