serine
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in, -ɪn, ˈsɪər- noun Biochemistry.
a crystalline amino acid, HOCH 2 CH(NH 2 )COOH, found in many proteins and obtained by the hydrolysis of sericin, the protein constituting silk gum. Abbreviation: Ser; Symbol: S
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serine (ˈsɛriːn, ˈsɪəriːn, -rɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| a sweet-tasting amino acid that is synthesized in the body and is involved in the synthesis of cysteine; 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid. Formula: CH2(OH)CH(NH2)COOH | |
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Serine
is always a great word to know.
So is proline. Does it mean:
| GAA, GAG, acidic side chain |
| CCC, CCU, CCG, CCA, non polar side chain actually an imino acid |
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Medical Dictionary
serine ser·ine (sěr'ēn')
n.
Abbr. Ser
An amino acid that is a common constituent of many proteins.
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Science Dictionary
| serine (sěr'ēn') Pronunciation Key
A nonessential amino acid. Chemical formula: C3H7NO3. See more at amino acid. |
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There are three amino acids encoded by six different codons serine, leucine, arginine.
Serine proteases act by cleaving other proteins at specific sites.
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