glutamine

noun

glu·ta·mine | \ ˈglü-tə-ˌmēn

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

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Recent Examples on the Web In some lineages the mutation was Q677P, where the 677th amino acid of the spike protein changed from glutamine (Q) to proline (P). — New York Times, "Coronavirus Variants and Mutations," 15 Feb. 2021 Crystals formed after heating an ethanol-and-water solution containing L-glutamine and beta-alanine. — Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, "Luminous Zebra Fish Wins Contest for Microscopic Photography," 15 Oct. 2020 Starting in the 1950s, researchers tried to turn tumors’ glutamine dependence against them, developing drugs to block its metabolism. — Mitch Leslie, Science | AAAS, "Revamped cancer drug starves tumors in mice," 7 Nov. 2019 Consuming collagen is a particularly great way to get more conditional amino acids, like arginine, glutamine, glycine and proline. — Better Health Market, Detroit Free Press, "The top 5 ways collagen can help your body run better," 30 July 2019 That’s got your biotin, your collagen, your glutamine, your niacinamide. — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, "What Does a Pre-Oscars Facial Really Entail?," 23 Feb. 2019 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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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

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