1-Carboxyglutamic Acid (also known as 1 Carboxyglutamic Acid, gamma-Carboxyglutamic Acid): Found in various tissues, particularly in four blood-clotting proteins including prothrombin, in kidney protein, in bone protein, and in the protein present in various ectopic calcifications.
NIH MeSH · D015055Chemicals and Drugs
1-Carboxyglutamic Acid
Also known as1 Carboxyglutamic Acid · gamma-Carboxyglutamic Acid · gamma Carboxyglutamic Acid · 3-Amino-1,1,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid · gamma-Carboxyglutamate · gamma Carboxyglutamate
Definition
Found in various tissues, particularly in four blood-clotting proteins including prothrombin, in kidney protein, in bone protein, and in the protein present in various ectopic calcifications.
MeSH classification
D02.241.081.901.400
D12.125.067.625.174
D12.125.119.409.174
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What does 1-Carboxyglutamic Acid mean in medicine?
Found in various tissues, particularly in four blood-clotting proteins including prothrombin, in kidney protein, in bone protein, and in the protein present in various ectopic calcifications. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 1-Carboxyglutamic Acid known by any other names?
Yes. 1-Carboxyglutamic Acid is also referred to as 1 Carboxyglutamic Acid, gamma-Carboxyglutamic Acid, gamma Carboxyglutamic Acid, 3-Amino-1,1,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 1-Carboxyglutamic Acid sit in the medical classification?
1-Carboxyglutamic Acid falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D02.241.081.901.400, D12.125.067.625.174, D12.125.119.409.174). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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