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[edit] Moved further reading section

I move this here, I doubt if this has been used to write the article, though they may be useful to expand the article:

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  • Batrukova MA, and Rubstov AM (1997) Histidine-containing dipeptides as endogenous regulators of the activity of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca-release channels. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. 1324:142-150.
  • Derave W, Özdemir MS, Harris RC, Pottier A, Reyngoudt H, Koppo K, Wise JA, and Achten E (2007) Beta-alanine supplementation augments muscle carnosine content and attenuates fatigue during repeated isokinetic contraction bouts in trained sprinters. Journal of Applied Physiology (Aug 9, 2007) doi10.1152/japlphysiol00397-2007.
  • Dunnet M, and Harris RC (1995) Carnosine and taurine contents of different fibre types in the middle gluteal muscle of the Thoroughbred horse. Equine Veterinary Journal [Suppl] 18:214-217.
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  • Kim HJ, Kim CK, Lee YW, Harris RC, Sale C, Harris DB, and Wise JA (2006) The effect of a supplement containing β-alanine on muscle carnosine synthesis and exercise capacity, during 12 wk combined endurance and weight training. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 3(1): S9.
  • Suzuki Y, Ito O, Mukai N, Takahashi H, Takamatsu K (2002) High level of skeletal muscle carnosine contributes to the latter half of exercise performance during 30-s maximal cycle ergometer sprinting. The Japanese Journal of Physiology. Apr;52(2):199-205.
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--Dirk Beetstra T C 12:37, 20 November 2007 (UTC)