Definitions

1. noun

A naturally occurring histidine-containing dipeptide found in skeletal muscle and other tissues, which has antioxidant properties.

“The researcher studied the antioxidant properties of carnosine in muscle tissue.”

2. noun

A substance that has the same chemical composition as carnosine, but may have been synthesized or isolated from other sources.

“The laboratory produced a synthetic form of carnosine for use in medical research.”