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Leucine


Leucine (abbreviated as Leu or L) is an α-amino acid. It is an essential amino acid, which means that humans cannot synthesise it.

IUPAC-IUBMB Joint Commission on Biochemical Nomenclature. Nomenclature and Symbolism for Amino Acids and Peptides. Recommendations on Organic & Biochemical Nomenclature, Symbols & Terminology etc. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

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