THREONINE


Meaning of THREONINE in English

n.

One of the essential amino acid s.

It occurs in the protein s of egg, milk, gelatin, and other biological substances and may be synthesized or obtained by hydrolyzing casein. It is used in nutritional and biochemical research and as a dietary supplement.

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