Definitions

1. noun

A metabolically active beta-alanine conjugate found in small amounts in the brain and blood.

“Research has shown that agmatine may have a role in the regulation of neurotransmitter release.”

2. noun

A compound found in plants, involved in the biosynthesis of polyamines.

“Agmatine is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of putrescine from arginine.”

3. noun

A compound found in some foods, such as fermented soy products.

“Agmatine is a naturally occurring compound found in some fermented soy products.”

4. verb

To convert arginine into agmatine.

“The enzyme arginine decarboxylase agmatinates arginine into agmatine.”