Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 1

Agmatine-Mechanism of Action on the Body

  • Author:
  • Indhulekha Vimalakshan
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 95 to 97

1st year BDS, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, India

*Corresponding Author E-mail: indhulekha107@gmail.com

Online published on 27 March, 2014.

Abstract

The review is done to help us understand in detail about agmatine. The structure of agmatine, mechanism of action of the amine agmatine on body and clinical uses of agmatine. Agmatine an endogenous amine formed by the enzymatic decarboxylationof L-arginine by arginine decarboxylase has been found in mammals. Many researches have been performed on agmatine and its potential physiological and pharmalogical effects which can offer great therapeutic potential. Agmatine has been shown to be useful in many areas including blood pressure control, pain reliever and gut health.

Keywords

L-arginine, arginine decarboxylase, neurotransmitter, antidepressant