Leucine

Language: English
Pronunciation: leu-cine
Part of Speech: noun

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An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.

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"a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins"
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