Proline

noun

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounA nonessential amino acid C5H9NO2 found in most animal proteins, especially collagen; its cyclic structure leads to kinks in the peptide chain of proteins.

Synonyms

Pro diketopiperazine glycyl amide hydroxyproline polyproline diproline prolylpeptide prolamine prolamin alanine verprolin

Rhymes With

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