| an intermediate compound in the urea cycle |
| CCC, CCU, CCG, CCA, non polar side chain actually an imino acid |
leucine leu·cine (l&oomacr;'sēn')
n.
Abbr. Leu
An essential amino acid derived from the hydrolysis of protein by pancreatic enzymes during digestion and necessary for optimal growth in infants and children and for the maintenance of nitrogen balance in adults.
leucine (l 'sēn') Pronunciation Key
An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C6H13NO2. See more at amino acid. |