Polyproline
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyproline is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A sequence of several proline residues in a polypeptide or protein; tends to generate an anomalous left-handed helix conformation.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A sequence of several proline residues in a polypeptide or protein; tends to generate an anomalous left-handed helix conformation.
Word Forms
- polyprolines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prolylpeptide, proline, hydroxyproline, diproline, hexaproline, polyglycine.
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