Associations to the word «Proline»

Wiktionary

PROLINE, noun. (amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C5H9NO2 found in most animal proteins, especially collagen; its cyclic structure leads to kinks in the peptide chain of proteins.

Dictionary definition

PROLINE, noun. An amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen).

Wise words

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