noun
- Plural of alanine; amino acids with a simple aliphatic side chain, found in proteins and important in metabolism.
Usage: biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Alanines are among the most common amino acids in proteins.
- The body synthesizes alanines from pyruvate during the glucose-alanine cycle.
- Muscle tissue breaks down alanines to provide energy during fasting.
- Alanines play a key role in the alanine aminotransferase enzyme reaction.
- Dietary proteins contain various alanines that are essential for muscle repair.