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PROLINE
proline
(noun) an amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
proline (countable and uncountable, plural prolines)
(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.
Synonyms
• Pro
Anagrams
• plerion
Source: Wiktionary
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