glutamine

noun

glu·​ta·​mine ˈglü-tə-ˌmēn How to pronounce glutamine (audio)
: a crystalline amino acid C5H10N2O3 that is found both free and in proteins in plants and animals and that yields glutamic acid and ammonia on hydrolysis

Examples of glutamine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other creatine supplements on the market may, however, contain additional ingredients meant to enhance exercise performance, such as the amino acids glutamine and taurine. Tamar Kane, Ms, Verywell Health, 25 Jan. 2024 Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides contains 25 grams of protein per serving, as well as glutamine and BCAAs. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022 People with Huntington’s Disease have a genetic mutation that encodes for a protein, Huntington, that contains far too many of the amino acid glutamine, a common building block for proteins. Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 7 July 2023 To create it, NAC bonds with two other amino acids—glutamine and glycine. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 21 June 2023 Garden of Life Organic Vegan Sport Protein Powder includes glutamine to help support your immune system and promote a healthy gut. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022 Cellucor Whey Sport contains 25 grams of protein per serving, as well as glutamine and BCAAs. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022 Cellucor Whey Sport is a high-quality protein that not only includes a unique blend of glutamine and electrolytes, but is also gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2022 It's fortified with L-glutamine and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), which are known to enhance muscle protein synthesis and reduce muscle fatigue. Paul Kita, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary gluten + amine

First Known Use

circa 1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glutamine was circa 1885

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Cite this Entry

“Glutamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glutamine. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

glutamine

noun
glu·​ta·​mine ˈglüt-ə-ˌmēn How to pronounce glutamine (audio)
: a crystalline amino acid C5H10N2O3 that is found both free and in proteins in plants and animals and that yields glutamic acid and ammonia on hydrolysis
abbreviation Gln

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