Definitions for threonine
ˈθri əˌnin, -nɪnthre·o·nine

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1. threoninenoun

   a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition

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1. threoninenoun

   An essential amino acid CHNO found in most animal proteins.

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1. Threonine

   Threonine (symbol Thr or T) is an amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group (which is in the protonated −NH+3 form under biological conditions), a carboxyl group (which is in the deprotonated −COO− form under biological conditions), and a side chain containing a hydroxyl group, making it a polar, uncharged amino acid. It is essential in humans, meaning the body cannot synthesize it: it must be obtained from the diet. Threonine is synthesized from aspartate in bacteria such as E. coli. It is encoded by all the codons starting AC (ACU, ACC, ACA, and ACG). Threonine sidechains are often hydrogen bonded; the most common small motifs formed are based on interactions with serine: ST turns, ST motifs (often at the beginning of alpha helices) and ST staples (usually at the middle of alpha helices).

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1. threonine

   Threonine is an essential amino acid in humans, meaning we must obtain it through our diet as our bodies cannot produce it. It plays crucial roles in protein synthesis, maintenance of immune systems, nervous system functionality, and cardiovascular health. Additionally, threonine is a key component in collagen and elastin, proteins that are important for healthy skin and connective tissue. Foods rich in threonine include lean meat, cheese, nuts, seeds, lentils, and fish.

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1. Threonine

   Threonine is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCHCHCH3. Its codons are ACU, ACA, ACC, and ACG. This essential amino acid is classified as polar. Together with serine, threonine is one of two proteinogenic amino acids bearing an alcohol group. It is also one of two common amino acids that bear a chiral side chain, along with isoleucine. The threonine residue is susceptible to numerous posttranslational modifications. The hydroxy side-chain can undergo O-linked glycosylation. In addition, threonine residues undergo phosphorylation through the action of a threonine kinase. In its phosphorylated form, it can be referred to as phosphothreonine.

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1. Threonine

   An essential amino acid occurring naturally in the L-form, which is the active form. It is found in eggs, milk, gelatin, and other proteins.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of threonine in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of threonine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=threonine
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Threonine
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threonine
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5. ^ Wikidata
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