proline

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Noun

proline

1. (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

Translations

• French: proline
• German: Prolin
• Italian: prolina
• Spanish: prolina

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