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GLUTAMATE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- glutamate decarboxylase
1, record 1, English, glutamate%20decarboxylase
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GAD 1, record 1, English, GAD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- glutamic acid decarboxylase 1, record 1, English, glutamic%20acid%20decarboxylase
correct
- GAD 1, record 1, English, GAD
correct
- GAD 1, record 1, English, GAD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The essential enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glutamate to the neurotransmitter GABA [gamma-amino butyric acid]. 1, record 1, English, - glutamate%20decarboxylase
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- glutamate décarboxylase
1, record 1, French, glutamate%20d%C3%A9carboxylase
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide glutamique décarboxylase 2, record 1, French, acide%20glutamique%20d%C3%A9carboxylase
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- monosodium glutamate
1, record 2, English, monosodium%20glutamate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MSG 1, record 2, English, MSG
see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alpha-monosodium glutamate 2, record 2, English, alpha%2Dmonosodium%20glutamate
correct, see observation
- Chinese seasoning 3, record 2, English, Chinese%20seasoning
correct
- glutamic acid sodium salt 4, record 2, English, glutamic%20acid%20sodium%20salt
correct
- L-glutamic acid monosodium salt 5, record 2, English, L%2Dglutamic%20acid%20monosodium%20salt
correct, see observation
- L-(+)-glutamic acid monosodium salt 4, record 2, English, L%2D%28%2B%29%2Dglutamic%20acid%20monosodium%20salt
correct, see observation
- L(+) sodium glutamate 4, record 2, English, L%28%2B%29%20sodium%20glutamate
see observation
- monosodium L-glutamate 4, record 2, English, monosodium%20L%2Dglutamate
correct, see observation
- sodium glutamate 6, record 2, English, sodium%20glutamate
see observation
- sodium L-glutamate 4, record 2, English, sodium%20L%2Dglutamate
see observation
- sodium monoglutamate 7, record 2, English, sodium%20monoglutamate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The single monosodium salt of glutamic acid used in food to accentuate flavors. 8, record 2, English, - monosodium%20glutamate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MSG: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 7, record 2, English, - monosodium%20glutamate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sodium glutamate: incomplete name. 7, record 2, English, - monosodium%20glutamate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek character or italicized. 7, record 2, English, - monosodium%20glutamate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
L-: This letter is a small capital. 7, record 2, English, - monosodium%20glutamate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Accent; Ajinomoto; Glutacyl; Glutavene; RL-50; Vetsin; Zest. 9, record 2, English, - monosodium%20glutamate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H8NO4·Na or C[subsscript 5]H8NNaO4 9, record 2, English, - monosodium%20glutamate
Record 2, Key term(s)
- a-monosodium glutamate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- glutamate monosodique
1, record 2, French, glutamate%20monosodique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GMS 2, record 2, French, GMS
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- glutamate alpha-monosodique 3, record 2, French, glutamate%20alpha%2Dmonosodique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- sel chinois 4, record 2, French, sel%20chinois
masculine noun
- sel sodique de l’acide glutamique 3, record 2, French, sel%20sodique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%20glutamique
correct, masculine noun
- sel monosodique de l’acide L-glutamique 3, record 2, French, sel%20monosodique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%20L%2Dglutamique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- sel monosodique de l’acide L-(+)-glutamique 5, record 2, French, sel%20monosodique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%20L%2D%28%2B%29%2Dglutamique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- L(+) glutamate de sodium 3, record 2, French, L%28%2B%29%20glutamate%20de%20sodium
see observation, masculine noun
- L-glutamate monosodique 3, record 2, French, L%2Dglutamate%20monosodique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- glutamate de sodium 6, record 2, French, glutamate%20de%20sodium
see observation, masculine noun
- L-glutamate de sodium 3, record 2, French, L%2Dglutamate%20de%20sodium
see observation, masculine noun
- monoglutamate de sodium 7, record 2, French, monoglutamate%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel de sodium de l'acide glutamique qui, parce qu'il a la propriété de stimuler les perceptions gustatives, est utilisé dans l'alimentation comme exhausteur de goût. 8, record 2, French, - glutamate%20monosodique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GMS : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 3, record 2, French, - glutamate%20monosodique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
glutamate de sodium : nom incomplet. 3, record 2, French, - glutamate%20monosodique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alpha : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 3, record 2, French, - glutamate%20monosodique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
L- : Cette lettre est une petite capitale. 3, record 2, French, - glutamate%20monosodique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H8NO4·Na ou C5H8NNaO4 8, record 2, French, - glutamate%20monosodique
Record 2, Key term(s)
- glutamate a-monosodique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- glutamato sódico
1, record 2, Spanish, glutamato%20s%C3%B3dico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C5H8NO4·Na o C5H8NNaO4 2, record 2, Spanish, - glutamato%20s%C3%B3dico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- glutamate dehydrogenase
1, record 3, English, glutamate%20dehydrogenase
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - glutamate%20dehydrogenase
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- glutamate déshydrogénase
1, record 3, French, glutamate%20d%C3%A9shydrog%C3%A9nase
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - glutamate%20d%C3%A9shydrog%C3%A9nase
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-08-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- glutamate
1, record 4, English, glutamate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A salt or ester of glutamic acid. 2, record 4, English, - glutamate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Glutamates have been utilized for years as flavor enhancers in one form or another, that is, as crystalline salts such as MSG or as plant protein hydrolyzates. 3, record 4, English, - glutamate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- glutamate
1, record 4, French, glutamate
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel ou ester de l'acide glutamique. 2, record 4, French, - glutamate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le glutamate de sodium, par exemple, s'emploie comme exhausteur de goût. 2, record 4, French, - glutamate
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- glutamato
1, record 4, Spanish, glutamato
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-02-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- glutamate synthetase
1, record 5, English, glutamate%20synthetase
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme that catalyzes the formation of two molecules of glutanic acid from one molecule of glutamine and one molecule of [alpha]-ketoglutarate (2-oxoglutarate). 2, record 5, English, - glutamate%20synthetase
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- glutamate synthétase
1, record 5, French, glutamate%20synth%C3%A9tase
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme flavinique catalysant la transformation de la glutamine en acide glutamique (glutamate) selon la réaction: glutamine + [alpha]-cétoglutarate + NADPH + H+ [...] 2 glutamate + NADP+. 1, record 5, French, - glutamate%20synth%C3%A9tase
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-07-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- magnesium glutamate hydrobromide
1, record 6, English, magnesium%20glutamate%20hydrobromide
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bromhydrate de glutamate de magnésium
1, record 6, French, bromhydrate%20de%20glutamate%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-01-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- glutamat-producing corinebacterium 1, record 7, English, glutamat%2Dproducing%20corinebacterium
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- corynebactérie productrice de glutamate
1, record 7, French, corynebact%C3%A9rie%20productrice%20de%20glutamate
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- corinobacteria productora de glutamato
1, record 7, Spanish, corinobacteria%20productora%20de%20glutamato
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-03-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- glutamate producing bacterium 1, record 8, English, glutamate%20producing%20bacterium
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- glutamate-producing bacterium 2, record 8, English, glutamate%2Dproducing%20bacterium
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A non-pathogenic species of coryneform bacteria, Corynebacterium glutamicum, was originally isolated as an L-glutamate producing bacterium and is now used for fermentative production of various amino acids. 1, record 8, English, - glutamate%20producing%20bacterium
Record 8, Key term(s)
- glutamate producing bacteria
- glutamate-producing bacteria
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Biochimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bactérie productrice de glutamate
1, record 8, French, bact%C3%A9rie%20productrice%20de%20glutamate
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Bioquímica
- Biotecnología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- bacteria productora de glutamato
1, record 8, Spanish, bacteria%20productora%20de%20glutamato
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-01-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- alanine aminotransferase
1, record 9, English, alanine%20aminotransferase
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ALT 2, record 9, English, ALT
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- glutamic-pyruric transaminase 1, record 9, English, glutamic%2Dpyruric%20transaminase
correct
- GPT 1, record 9, English, GPT
correct
- GPT 1, record 9, English, GPT
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enzyme of the transferase class that catalyzes the reversible transfer of an amino group form alanine to a-ketoglutarate to form glutamate and pyruvate, with pyridoxal phosphate as a cofactor. 3, record 9, English, - alanine%20aminotransferase
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- glutamate pyruvate transaminase
1, record 9, French, glutamate%20pyruvate%20transaminase
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- GPT 2, record 9, French, GPT
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des transaminases spécifiques permettent à l'azote du glutamate d'être transféré sur des acides cétoniques avec formation correspondante d'acides aminés. Les plus courantes, la glutamate pyruvate transaminase (GPT) ou alanine-cétoglutarate aminotransférase et la glutamate-oxaloacétate transaminase (GOT) [...] catalysent les réactions suivantes [...] 1, record 9, French, - glutamate%20pyruvate%20transaminase
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-01-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dimethyl glutamate
1, record 10, English, dimethyl%20glutamate
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- glutamate de diméthyle
1, record 10, French, glutamate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-03-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- glutamate neuron
1, record 11, English, glutamate%20neuron
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- neurone à glutamate
1, record 11, French, neurone%20%C3%A0%20glutamate
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-09-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- glutamate dehydrogenase
1, record 12, English, glutamate%20dehydrogenase
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- GDH 2, record 12, English, GDH
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-glutamic acid to [alpha]-ketoglutaric (oxoglutaric) acid and ammonia, coupled with the reduction of NAD(P). It is found in the mitochondria of most cells, and is involved in the deamination and transamination of amino acids. 3, record 12, English, - glutamate%20dehydrogenase
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- glutamate déshydrogénase
1, record 12, French, glutamate%20d%C3%A9shydrog%C3%A9nase
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme à NAD ou à NADP selon les organismes, qui catalyse l'interconversion entre l'acide glutamique et l'acide [alpha]-cétoglutarique par désamination oxydative ou amination réductrice. 2, record 12, French, - glutamate%20d%C3%A9shydrog%C3%A9nase
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-11-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Food Industries
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Fact Sheet on Monosodium Glutamate for Consumers
1, record 13, English, Fact%20Sheet%20on%20Monosodium%20Glutamate%20for%20Consumers
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa, Health and Welfare Canada, 1981. 1 sheet 1, record 13, English, - Fact%20Sheet%20on%20Monosodium%20Glutamate%20for%20Consumers
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Feuillet de renseignements sur le glutamate monosodique à l'intention des consommateurs
1, record 13, French, Feuillet%20de%20renseignements%20sur%20le%20glutamate%20monosodique%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20consommateurs
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-05-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- The Glutamate Association
1, record 14, English, The%20Glutamate%20Association
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- TGA 1, record 14, English, TGA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- The Glutamate Association
1, record 14, French, The%20Glutamate%20Association
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- TGA 1, record 14, French, TGA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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