SERINE


Meaning of SERINE in English

[ 'sɪəri:n , 'sɛr- ]

■ noun Biochemistry a hydrophilic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins.

Origin

C19: from L. sericum 'silk' + -ine 4 .

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