Glycinamide
Also known as: Glycine Amide
Description
Glycinamide is an Glycine Precursor.
Biological Function of Glycinamide
Nervous System
Glycinamide is converted within the Brain to Glycine (thereby delivering Glycine, which cannot normally pass through the Blood-Brain Barrier, to the Brain).
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Glycinamide
Enzymes
Monoamine Oxidase Type B (MAO-B) is essential for the conversion of Milacemide to Glycinamide.
Smart Drugs
Milacemide is converted to Glycinamide within the Brain (by Monoamine Oxidase Type B). [1]
Chemical Data
Molecular Formula
C2H6N2O
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