proline

proline

 [pro´lēn]

a cyclic, nonessential amino acid; it is a major constituent of collagen.

pro·line (Pro),

(prō'lēn),

Pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid; the l-isomer is found in proteins, especially the collagens.

Synonym(s): pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate

proline

(prō′lēn′)

n.

An amino acid, C₅H₉NO₂, that is found in most proteins and is a major constituent of collagen.

pro·line

(Pro) (prō'lēn)

An amino acid found in proteins, especially the collagens.

Fig. 260 Proline . Molecular structure.

proline (P, Pro)

one of 20 AMINO ACIDS common in protein. It has a nonpolar ‘R’ group structure and is relatively insoluble in water. See Fig. 260 . The ISOELECTRIC POINT of proline is 6.3.

pro·line

(Pro) (prō'lēn)

An amino acid found in proteins, especially the collagens.