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alanine

nounfemininetechnicaltécnico/ɐlɐˈninɐ/a·la·ni·na

Definition

1

A non-essential amino acid, one of the simplest and most common in proteins.

Usage examples

Alanine is one of the most abundant amino acids in blood plasma.
Alanine can be synthesized by the body from other compounds.