glycine

Noun

Meaning

genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean

the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

genus Glycine fuji alanine serine amino acid dopamine neurotransmitter cysteine tryptophan epinephrine asparagine catecholamine g glutamic acid acetylcholine
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Hypernyms

amino acid rosid dicot genus aminoalkanoic acid

Phrases with the word

glycine-rich glycine betaine

Examples

De-aminated alanine, cysteine, glycine, serine, and threonine are converted to pyruvate and can consequently either enter the citric acid cycle as oxaloacetate (an anaplerotic reaction) or as acetyl-CoA to be disposed of as CO 2 and water. Source: Internet

Because glycine is the smallest amino acid with no side chain, it plays a unique role in fibrous structural proteins. Source: Internet

After taking glycine people who were sleep restricted experienced reduced daytime sleepiness, fatigue and impact on attention, performance and reaction time. Source: Internet

A one-carbon unit from folic acid coenzyme N 10 -formyl-THF is then added to the amino group of the substituted glycine followed by the closure of the imidazole ring. Source: Internet

Certain food supplements and protein drinks contain glycine. Source: Internet

For humans, glycine is sold as a sweetener/taste enhancer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

glycinamidine glycinate glycination glycine betaine Glycine max glycine-rich