noun
- plural of proline; amino acids with a cyclic structure that are important components of proteins, especially collagen
Usage: biochemistry; technical
Examples
- Prolines are abundant in collagen, making up about 10% of its amino acid content.
- The unique ring structure of prolines creates kinks in protein chains.
- Scientists studied how prolines affect protein folding patterns.
- Hydroxyprolines and prolines are essential for collagen stability.
- The researcher analyzed the distribution of prolines in various proteins.
- Prolines cannot form certain secondary structures due to their rigid backbone.