Definitions for valineˈvæl in, -ɪn, ˈveɪ lin, -lɪn
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
val•ineˈvæl in, -ɪn, ˈveɪ lin, -lɪn(n.)
a white, crystalline, water-soluble compound, (CH3)2CHCH(NH2)COOH, an essential amino acid present in most plant and animal proteins.
Category: Biochemistry
Ref: Abbr.: Val; Symbol: V 3
Origin of valine:
< G Valin (1906); see valeric acid , -ine2
Princeton's WordNet
valine(noun)
an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults
Wiktionary
valine(Noun)
An essential amino acid 2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid found in most animal proteins.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Valine
A branched-chain essential amino acid that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway.
Translations for valine
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
outward(adjective)
on or towards the outside; able to be seen
Judging by his outward appearance, he's not very rich; no outward sign of unhappiness.
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