alanine
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.al·a·nine
noun \ˈa-lə-ˌnēn\Definition of ALANINE
: a simple nonessential crystalline amino acid C3H7NO2
See Origin of ALANINE
German Alanin, irregular from Aldehyd aldehyde
First Known Use: circa 1879
al·a·nine
noun \ˈal-ə-ˌnēn\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ALANINE
: a simple nonessential crystalline amino acid C3H7NO2 formed especially by the hydrolysis of proteins—abbreviation Ala
alanine
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Either of two organic compounds. Alpha-alanine is one of the nonessential amino acids, found in most proteins and particularly abundant in fibroin, the protein in silk. It is used in research and as a dietary supplement. Beta-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid not found in proteins. It is an important constituent of the vitamin pantothenic acid and is used in its synthesis, as well as in biochemical research, electroplating, and organic synthesis.
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