Alanine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæləniːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alanine is a noun meaning (biochemistry, uncountable) A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins.
Meaning
(biochemistry, uncountable) A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins.
More Meanings
- (countable) A specific residue, molecule, or isomer of this amino acid
Example Sentences
Two alanines are replaced by prolines.
Potatoes can be a good source of alanine.
Furthermore, wedelolactone also increased the activities of superoxidase dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and decreased the level of the lipid peroxidation product malondialdehyde (MDA) in the liver, therefore decreasing the activity of alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
Word Forms
- alanines
Synonyms for alanine
Depending on context, synonyms include Ala.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dipeptide, racemase, carboxypeptidase, amidase, aminotransferase, alanyl.
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