polyamines (pol´ē
mēnz´),
mēnz´),n.pl many amines; polymers of amine, many of which normally occur in body constituents of wide distribution and are essential growth factors for microorganisms.
polyamines
widely distributed cationic cell components especially abundant in rapidly proliferating cells. Major polyamines are spermidine and spermine but the diamine, putrescine is often grouped in this category. Multiple role in stabilizing intracellular negatively charged nucleic acids and membranes.
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