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proline

proline

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A small part of proteins that helps skin and tendons keep their shape
  • noun
  • /ˈproʊlaɪn/
  • Specialized
: prolina
  • Proline is crucial for the structure of collagen in our skin and bones.
  • proline content
  • proline accumulation
  • proline concentration

Now bone broth is packed with amino acids like proline, glycine and glutamine and arginine.

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Examples

  • A lot of research and articles showed a positive relationship between the accretion of proline and glycine betaine and stress tolerance (Hamdia and Shaddad, 2010; Ashraf and Fooland, 2006).

    Academic text (2013)

  • Zardana and Saughat-90 also showed intermediate levels of proline.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Bone broth contains proline, glycine, hydroxyproline, and glutamine.

    Dr. Josh Axe

  • Your connective tissue needs proline, hydroxyproline, glycine, and lysine.

  • Proline accumulation is also a quick response to osmotic and ionic stress (Liu et al., 2010).

    Academic text (2014)

  • The proline concentration sharply increased from 100 mM alkalinity (P < 0.01, Fig. 5A).

    Academic text (2014)

  • Athletes often consume supplements that include proline to support muscle recovery.

  • Foods like gelatine and dairy products are rich in proline, which benefits joint health.

Surface Forms

proline singular
prolines plural

Etymology

The word proline comes from the chemical name pyrroline and the usual amino-acid ending -ine, and it points to the small ring of atoms inside the molecule. That ring makes a protein chain bend, so proline helps give proteins like collagen their shape and strength.