Beta-alanine suppresses heat inactivation of lactate dehydrogenase.

Beta-Alanine exhibits neurotransmitter activity and is a component of the anti-glycation agent carnosine. We propose that beta-alanine may have additional properties which may be of physiological significance. Interestingly, stress modulates the level of beta-alanine, which regulates excitotoxicity responses and prevents neuronal cell death.