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Valine

Valine is an essential branched-chain amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through diet, playing critical roles in protein synthesis, tissue repair, and metabolic regulation. Research published in the International Journal of Amino Acids examines valine across diverse biologic…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Valine is an essential branched-chain amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through diet, playing critical roles in protein synthesis, tissue repair, and metabolic regulation. Research published in the International Journal of Amino Acids examines valine across diverse biological contexts, from antimicrobial peptide design to metabolic profiling and genetic selection. Studies have investigated valine-containing peptides such as arenicin for their potential antifungal activity against Candida albicans through computational modeling of protein inhibition. Metabolomics research has documented changes in valine levels following environmental toxicant exposure in aquatic species, revealing the amino acid's utility as a biomarker of hepatic stress responses. Additional work has explored genetic markers associated with valine metabolism in livestock breeding programs, linking amino acid-related genes to fertility traits in dairy cattle. The journal has also addressed valine in clinical contexts, including nutritional considerations for managing sickle cell disease in resource-limited settings. These investigations underscore valine's significance not only as a fundamental building block of proteins but also as a molecule whose levels and metabolism reflect broader physiological states across species and health conditions.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 8 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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