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Valine (Val) Unit Converter
Valine (Val) is an essential, branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) crucial for stimulating muscle protein synthesis and maintaining nitrogen balance. It must be obtained through the diet.
Monitoring valine levels is critical in diagnosing and managing **Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)**, a metabolic disorder where the body cannot process BCAAs. This converter facilitates switching between the standard SI molar units (μmol/L) and mass units (mg/dL).
SI Units / Standard
RecommendedMicromoles per liter (Standard for amino acid analysis).
Mass Units
Clinical Context
Reference Ranges (Plasma/Serum):
• Adults: 160 – 330 μmol/L (1.9 – 3.9 mg/dL).
• Infants: Typically 90 – 250 μmol/L.
Clinical Significance:
• Elevated: Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), ketotic hypoglycemia.
• Reduced: Malnutrition, liver disease, protein-losing enteropathy.
Conversion Logic:
Molecular Weight of Valine: 117.15 g/mol.
1 mg/dL ≈ 85.36 μmol/L.
1 μmol/L ≈ 0.0117 mg/dL.
Clinical References
How to Use This Converter
Follow these steps to normalize Valine values.
Enter Values
Input your laboratory results into the corresponding unit field (e.g., μmol/L).
Automatic Conversion
The calculator converts between mass units and the SI molar unit using the molecular weight of 117.15 g/mol.
Reset
Use the Clear button to reset all fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, valine is an essential amino acid, meaning the body cannot produce it and it must be consumed in the diet.
Yes. 1 microgram per milliliter is numerically identical to 1 milligram per liter.