noun
- organic compounds containing multiple amino groups, found in living cells and important for cellular growth and function
Usage: biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Polyamines play crucial roles in cell division and protein synthesis.
- The researchers studied polyamines in cancer cell metabolism.
- Spermidine and spermine are common polyamines found in mammals.
- Polyamines help stabilize DNA structure within cells.
- The laboratory analyzed polyamine levels in the tissue samples.
- Certain foods contain natural polyamines that may affect health.