noun
- an amino acid that is a component of many proteins and is important for protein structure
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Proline is unique among amino acids because it forms a ring structure.
- The high proline content gives collagen its distinctive properties.
- Scientists studied the role of proline in protein folding.
- Proline residues often create kinks in protein chains.
- The supplement contained several amino acids including proline.
- Researchers found elevated proline levels in the tissue samples.