L-Threonine (CED0000486)

L-Threonine belongs to the amino acids, peptides, and analogues, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. It has the chemical formula C4H9NO3 and an average molecular weight of 119.12 g/mol. This endogenous compound exists as a solid at room temperature. Biologically, it serves as a micronutrient and is a metabolite of plants, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Escherichia coli. Industrially, it is utilized as a nutrient and flavouring agent, and it is applied as a nutraceutical. L-Threonine is detected in the prostate and all other tissues. Its recorded protein targets include Threonine--tRNA ligase 1 (cytoplasmic), Threonine--tRNA ligase (mitochondrial), Beta-lactamase Toho-1 (bla), and an unknown target of Threonine synthase-like 1 (THNSL1). The compound is found in 63 recorded sources. Within the category of food, food processing, and cookware, it is associated with food preservation, the preparation of malt and vinegar, molasses and the treatment of molasses, and fermentation processes for beer. It is also found in building and construction materials such as roofs, ceilings, floors, ladders, stairs, and ramps. Other recorded sources include household items like rosaries and key rings, and household cleaning and consumer products including bleaching agents, ash trays, cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated smoking devices. Additionally, it is found in indoor air, dust, and atmospheric transport, with inhalation listed as a recorded exposure route. It is further detected in electrical and electronic equipment, including antennas, amplifiers, adjustable resistors, coils, and auxiliary devices.