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beta-alanine biosynthetic process

Known as: beta-alanine formation, beta-alanine biosynthesis, beta-alanine synthesis 
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of beta-alanine (3-aminopropanoic acid), an achiral amino acid and an isomer of… 
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2010
2010
An examination of aspartate decarboxylase and glutamate decarboxylase activity in mosquitoes
A major pathway of beta-alanine synthesis in insects is through the alpha-decarboxylation of aspartate, but the enzyme involved… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Specialization of function among aldehyde dehydrogenases: the ALD2 and ALD3 genes are required for beta-alanine biosynthesis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
The amino acid beta-alanine is an intermediate in pantothenic acid (vitamin B(5)) and coenzyme A (CoA) biosynthesis. In contrast… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Is Capable of de Novo Pantothenic Acid Biosynthesis Involving a Novel Pathway of β-Alanine Production from Spermine*
Pantothenic acid and β-alanine are metabolic intermediates in coenzyme A biosynthesis. Using a functional screen in the yeast… 
1986
1986
Preparation of high-specific-activity D-[3-3H]pantothenic acid.
1985
1985
A Salmonella typhimurium strain defective in uracil catabolism and beta-alanine synthesis.
A selection procedure for uracil catabolism mutant strains involving indicator dye plates was developed. Using this method, a… 
1984
1984
A Salmonella typhimurium Strain Defective in Uracil Catabolism and B-Alanine Synthesis
A selection procedure for uracil catabolism mutant strains involving indicator dye plates was developed. Using this method, a… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Beta-alanine synthesis in Escherichia coli
The enzyme, aspartate 1-decarboxylase (L-aspartate 1-carboxy-lyase; EC 4.1.1.15), that catalyzes the reaction aspartate leads to… 
1978
1978
Influence of beta-alanine on mating and territorialism in Drosophila melanogaster.
Effects of beta-alanine on mating behavior and aggression were studied in Drosophila melanogaster using the following competitive… 
1974
1974
Beta-alanine and adaptation in Drosophila.
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