valine /val·ine/ (Val) (V) (va´lēn) a naturally occurring amino acid, essential for human metabolism.
valine (Val) 
valine (val´ēn),
val·ine (v l  n , v ln)n. Abbr. Val An essential amino acid that is a constituent of proteins, especially fibrous proteins. |
valine (Val)
[val′ēn]
an essential amino acid needed for optimal growth in infants and for nitrogen equilibrium in adults. Also called alpha-aminoisovaleric acid. See also amino acid, maple syrup urine disease, protein.
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Chemical structure of valine
valine (val´ēn),
n one of the essential amino acids. See also amino acid.
valine
Val; a naturally occurring amino acid.
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