The effect of β-alanine on the concentration of taurine and other free amino acids during osmotic stress ofMytilus galloprovincialis

Abstract

The effect of β-alanine on the concentration of taurine and other free amino acids (FAA) in different osmotic conditions inMytilus galloprovincialishave been investigated. Significant variation of the concentration of FAA as a function of the salinity have been observed.β-alanine incorporation decreases the level of cysteic acid and taurine as well as the level of other FAA.