proline

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Noun proline has 1 sense

proline - an amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen)
--₁ is a kind of amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid

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Proline

Definitions:

Noun:

1. A non-essential amino acid that is a component of many proteins and is important for maintaining tissue integrity.

2. A type of amino acid residue commonly found at the end of alpha-helices in proteins.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or containing proline.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

Proline is abundant in collagen, the main structural protein of connective tissues.
The body can produce proline from other amino acids.

Adjective:

The proline residue is responsible for the kink in the alpha-helix structure of the protein.
Scientists are studying the effects of proline-containing compounds on cell growth.