Associations to the word «Serine»

Wiktionary

SERINE, noun. (amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, CH2OH.CH(NH2)COOH, found in most animal proteins, especially silk.

Dictionary definition

SERINE, noun. A sweetish crystalline amino acid involved in the synthesis by the body of cysteine.

Wise words

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