# Biochemical effects in animals { "id": "T13551", "title": "Biochemical effects in animals", "url": "/topics/T13551", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "8c9f6a6d3a4cb2a3", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "38360039916218798", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 4, 27, 2737, 13551 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers explores the physiology and pathophysiology of carnosine, a dipeptide with antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. It covers topics such as the effects of ß-alanine supplementation on muscle carnosine, its role in diabetic nephropathy, exercise performance, and its potential in mitigating oxidative stress and aging-related processes. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T13551 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.