Definitions of isoleucine [ˌaɪ səˈlu sin, -sɪn]

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Definition of 'isoleucine'

1. (n.) isoleucine
a crystalline amino acid, C

Etymology: (1900–05)

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1. (noun) isoleucine
an essential amino acid found in proteins; isomeric with leucine

Definition of 'isoleucine'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. isoleucine
An essential branched-chain aliphatic amino acid found in many proteins. It is an isomer of LEUCINE. It is important in hemoglobin synthesis and regulation of blood sugar and energy levels.

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isolationist isolationistic isole egadi isoleucine isomer isomerase isomeric

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