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Proline
Definition 1
A cyclic, nonessential amino acid (actually, an imino acid) in humans (synthesized from glutamic acid and other amino acids), Proline is a constituent of many proteins. Found in high concentrations in collagen, proline constitutes almost a third of the residues. Collagen is the main supportive protein of skin, tendons, bones, and connective tissue and promotes their health and heeling. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Amino acid with side chain -CH2CH2CH2 (NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)
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