Plain-language summary
A reference review covering carnosine's distribution, synthesis, transport, and degradation, with a structured section on how disturbances in any of these steps map to disease states — muscular, ocular, renal, and neurological alike.
Key takeaways
- ›Authoritative on the basic physiology.
- ›Links each step in the pathway to pathology.
- ›Frequent citation anchor in newer work.
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