Putrescine

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Also known as:  Tetramethylenediamine

 

Description

Putrescine is a type of Ptomaine Amine.

 

Health Benefits of Putrescine

Nervous System

 Putrescine may alleviate Depression.  [1]

 

Putrescine Enhances the Function of these Substances

Polyamines

 Putrescine is a precursor for the endogenous production of Spermidine.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Putrescine

Amino Acids

 S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is an essential cofactor for the conversion of Putrescine to Spermidine.  [2]

 

Enzymes

 Ornithine Decarboxylase catalyzes the conversion of Ornithine to Putrescine.

 The Spermidine Synthase enzyme catalyzes the conversion of Putrescine to Spermidine.

 

Chemical Data

Chemical Names

 1,4-Butanediamine

 1,4-Diaminobutane

 

Molecular Formula

 C4H12N2

 H2NCH2CH2CH2CH2NH2

 

 

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