glutamine

noun glu·ta·mine \ ˈglü-tə-ˌmēn \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of glutamine

: 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

Recent Examples of glutamine from the Web

Cocktails include vitamin C, B12, magnesium, calcium, B5, glutamine, zinc, arginine, glutathione, or lysine.

— amy bartner, Indianapolis Star, "Hungover? This place on Mass Ave. will inject you with a remedy," 31 May 2018
However, the active ingredient in Endari—L-glutamine—is an old chemical that can be purchased over the counter, which could complicate Emmaus’s ability to obtain insurance coverage.

— adam feuerstein, Scientific American, "FDA Approves First Sickle Cell Drug in 20 Years," 7 July 2017
This is due to their high levels of amino acids, such as glutamine, says cosmetic chemist Ginger King.

— sarah kinonen, Allure, "8 Succulent-Infused Beauty Products to Keep You Hydrated All Summer Long," 1 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of glutamine

International Scientific Vocabulary gluten + amine

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First Known Use: circa 1885

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Medical Dictionary

glutamine

noun glu·ta·mine \ ˈglüt-ə-ˌmēn \

medical Definition of glutamine

: 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