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CARNOSINE RESEARCH

THE CARNOSINE LAB SCIENCE VAULT

How To Use The Vault

There are over 3000 studies on Carnosine in the National Library Of Medicine. We have compiled the to Clinical Studies, Reviews an Publication and divided them into Catagories. To get started just click the catagory you would like more info on below
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BRAIN HEALTH & NEUROLOGICAL

  • Human Studies:

    • Study: “Brain type carnosinase in dementia: a pilot study” (2007).

    • Study: “Carnosine supplementation in elderly subjects: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial” (2016).

  • Animal Studies:

    • Study: “L-homocarnosine, L-carnosine, and anserine attenuate brain oxidative damage in a pentylenetetrazole-induced epilepsy model of ovariectomized rats” (2018).

      • Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34722512/

      • Summary: Carnosine, L-homocarnosine, and anserine reduced oxidative brain damage in ovariectomized rats with induced epilepsy, suggesting neuroprotective effects.

    • Study: “Carnosine is neuroprotective against permanent focal cerebral ischemia in mice” (2007).

    • Study: “β-alanyl-L-histidine rescues cognitive deficits caused by feeding a high fat diet in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease” (2013).

      • Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23313453/

      • Summary: Carnosine supplementation improved cognitive function in Alzheimer’s model mice fed a high-fat diet, suggesting a role in mitigating neurodegenerative decline.

    • Study: “Carnosine and its possible roles in nutrition and health” (2009).

  • Reviews:

    • Study: “Pivotal role of carnosine in the modulation of brain cells activity: Multimodal mechanism of action and therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disorders” (2022).

      • Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35120715/

      • Summary: Carnosine modulates brain cell activity through multiple mechanisms, showing therapeutic potential for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

    • Study: “Carnosine in health and disease” (2018).

    • Study: “Carnosine and the processes of ageing” (2016).

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ANTI-AGING

  • In-Vitro Studies:

    • Study: “Carnosine prevents necrotic and apoptotic death of rat thymocytes via mitochondrial pathway” (2009).

  • Reviews:

    • Study: “Unveiling the Hidden Therapeutic Potential of Carnosine, a Molecule with a Multimodal Mechanism of Action: A Position Paper” (2022).

    • Study: “Physiology and pathophysiology of carnosine” (2013).

    • Study: “Carnosine and the processes of ageing” (2016).

      • Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27718323/

      • Summary: Carnosine’s anti-glycation and antioxidant effects may slow aging processes, particularly in cellular senescence (duplicate from Brain Health, included for partial fit).

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BLOOD SUGAR / DIABETES

  • Human Studies:

    • Study: “A polymorphism in the gene encoding carnosinase (CNDP1) as a predictor of mortality and progression from nephropathy to end-stage renal disease in type 1 diabetes mellitus” (2010).

      • Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20818630/

      • Summary: A carnosinase gene polymorphism was associated with increased mortality and progression to end-stage renal disease in type 1 diabetes patients, indicating a genetic link to carnosine metabolism.

    • Study: “Effects of carnosine supplementation on glucose metabolism: Pilot clinical trial” (2016).

  • Animal Studies:

    • Study: “Supplementation with carnosine decreases plasma triglycerides and modulates atherosclerotic plaque composition in diabetic apo E(-/-) mice” (2014).

      • Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24393437/

      • Summary: Carnosine supplementation reduced plasma triglycerides and altered plaque composition in diabetic mice, suggesting cardiovascular benefits in diabetes.

    • Study: “Effect of carnosine, aminoguanidine, and aspirin drops on the prevention of cataracts in diabetic rats” (2008).

    • Study: “Carnosine supplementation protects rat brain tissue against ethanol-induced oxidative stress” (2010).

      • Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20600834/

      • Summary: Carnosine reduced oxidative stress in diabetic rat brains exposed to ethanol, suggesting protective effects against diabetic neurological complications.

  • Reviews:

    • Study: “Effects of supplementation with carnosine and other histidine-containing dipeptides on chronic disease risk factors and outcomes: protocol for…” (2018).

    • Study: “Carnosine, Small but Mighty—Prospect of Use as Functional Ingredient for Functional Food Formulation” (2021).

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PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

  • Human Studies:

    • Study: “Effect of beta-alanine supplementation on muscle carnosine concentrations and exercise performance” (2010).

    • Study: “Beta-alanine supplementation augments muscle carnosine content and attenuates fatigue during repeated isokinetic contraction bouts in trained sprinters” (2007).

  • Animal Studies:

    • Study: “Effect of beta-alanine and carnosine supplementation on muscle contractility in mice” (2013).

  • Reviews:

    • Study: “Carnosine: from exercise performance to health” (2013).

    • Study: “A Systematic Risk Assessment and Meta-Analysis on the Use of Oral β-Alanine Supplementation” (2019).

    • Study: “Role Niehs-Bolton effect of carnosine and anserine on exercise performance and quality of life in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis” (2020).

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EYE HEALTH

  • Animal Studies:

    • Study: “Effect of carnosine, aminoguanidine, and aspirin drops on the prevention of cataracts in diabetic rats” (2008).

  • Reviews:

    • Study: “Physiology and pathophysiology of carnosine” (2013).

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SKIN HEALTH

  • Reviews:

    • Study: “Unveiling the Hidden Therapeutic Potential of Carnosine, a Molecule with a Multimodal Mechanism of Action: A Position Paper” (2022).

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CANCER

  • In-Vitro Studies:

    • Study: “Carnosine inhibits glioblastoma growth independent from PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling” (2019).

    • Study: “Carnosine retards reactive oxygen species-mediated hamster cheek pouch carcinogenesis” (2010).

    • Study: “Carnosine inhibits migration and invasion of colorectal cancer cells by disrupting the STAT3 signaling pathway” (2021).

  • Reviews:

    • Study: “Unveiling the Hidden Therapeutic Potential of Carnosine, a Molecule with a Multimodal Mechanism of Action: A Position Paper” (2022).

    • Study: “Carnosine in health and disease” (2018).

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MISCELLANEOUS

  • Animal Studies:

    • Study: “The hepatoprotective effect of carnosine against ischemia/reperfusion liver injury in rats” (2007).

    • Study: “Distribution of carnosine-like peptides in the nervous system of developing and adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) and embryonic effects of chronic carnosine exposure” (2009).

    • Study: “Carnosine protects against cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury in mice” (2015).

  • Reviews:

    • Study: “Carnosine: its properties, functions and potential therapeutic applications” (1992).

    • Study: “Carnosine, Small but Mighty—Prospect of Use as Functional Ingredient for Functional Food Formulation” (2021).

    • Study: “Carnosine and its possible roles in nutrition and health” (2009).

      • Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19519448/

      • Summary: Carnosine’s antioxidant properties support its potential in cardiovascular and immune health (duplicate from Brain Health, included for partial fit).

  • In-Vitro Studies:

    • Study: “Carnosine-induced neuroprotection involves mitochondrial preservation and H2O2 detoxification” (2006).

      • Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16511816/

      • Summary: Carnosine protected neuronal cells in vitro by preserving mitochondrial function and detoxifying hydrogen peroxide, suggesting broad cellular protective effects.

    • Study: “Carnosine and homocarnosine interaction with membrane phospholipids” (2009).

    • Study: “Carnosine as an inhibitor of protein carbonylation in vitro” (2008).

  • Reviews:

    • Study: “Carnosine: physiological properties and therapeutic potential” (2000).

    • Study: “Carnosine and anserine as modulators of neutrophil function” (2018).

    • Study: “Carnosine metabolism in health and disease” (2023).