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Hydroxyproline (Noun)

Meaning

A crystalline amino acid obtained from gelatin or collagen.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The discovery of hydroxyproline was a significant breakthrough in understanding the structure and function of collagen.
  • Hydroxyproline is synthesized by the enzymatic hydroxylation of proline residues in the nascent collagen chains.
  • Gelatin, a product of collagen breakdown, is a rich source of hydroxyproline, which can be isolated and purified through various techniques.
  • The ring structure of hydroxyproline confers unique properties on collagen, allowing it to form triple helices that provide strength and stability to connective tissues.
  • Hydroxyproline analysis is often used as a biochemical marker for collagen metabolism and has applications in research on osteoporosis and other diseases.

Hypernyms

  • Aminoalkanoic Acid
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