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Abstract
A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
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- 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid
- 2-Hydroxypropionic Acid
- 2 Hydroxypropanoic Acid
- 2 Hydroxypropionic Acid
- Ammonium Lactate
- D-Lactic Acid
- L-Lactic Acid
- Lactate
- Propanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, (2R)-
- Propanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, (2S)-
- Sarcolactic Acid
- D Lactic Acid
- L Lactic Acid
- Lactate, Ammonium
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.
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Indexing Annotation
do not confuse entry term LACTATE with LACTATES
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History Note
97; was LACTIC ACID (NM) 1981-96
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- Lactates (1981-1996)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Lactic Acid. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019344. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019344
- Lactic Acid. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactic_acid
- Lactic Acid. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q161249