Indicator Explainer
Valine
An aliphatic and extremely hydrophobic essential amino acid in humans related to leucine, Valine is found in many proteins, mostly in the interior of globular proteins helping to determine three-dimensional structure. A glycogenic amino acid, valine maintains mental vigor, muscle coordination, and emotional calm. Valine is obtained from soy, cheese, fish, meats and vegetables. Valine supplements are used for muscle growth, tissue repair, and energy. (NCI04)
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When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C29604. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Valine (C29604)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C29604. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Lysine-Proline-Valine attenuates oxidized low-density lipoprotein-induced foam cell formation and inflammatory responses in RAW264.7 macrophages. — Tissue Cell, 2026-10-07 (PMID 42854645; literature)
- Self-Assembled Dansyl-Based Chiroptical L/D-Valine and L/D-Phenylalanine Conjugate for Hg(II) Detection and Catalytic Conversion of Carbon Dioxide. — Chemistry, 2026-10-06 (PMID 42839590; literature)