Associations to the word «Leucine»

Wiktionary

LEUCINE, noun. (amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.
LEUCINE ZIPPER, noun. (biochemistry) A structural motif in proteins, especially those involved in transcription
LEUCINE ZIPPERS, noun. Plural of leucine zipper

Dictionary definition

LEUCINE, noun. A white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins.

Wise words

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