polyproline

[pol-ee-proh-leen, ‐lin]

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a sequence of proline residues that tends to form a left-handed helix: polyprolines are widely studied for their function in a broad range of biological processes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyproline¹

First recorded in 1950–55; poly- ( def. ) + proline ( def. )

Example Sentences

"Our research has shown polyproline peptide can penetrate and begin to break the slime barrier down in as little as an hour after treatment," says Fleeman.

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