Proline
noun, Biochemistry.
1.
an alcohol-soluble amino acid, C 4 H 9 NHCOOH, occurring in high concentration in collagen. Symbol: P.
Abbreviation: Pro;
noun
1.
a nonessential amino acid that occurs in protein
proline pro·line (prō’lēn’)
n.
Abbr. Pro
An amino acid that is found in most proteins and is a major constituent of collagen.
proline
(prō’lēn’)
A nonessential amino acid. Chemical formula: C5H9NO2. See more at amino acid.
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