Definition of glutamine in English:
glutamine
nounˈɡluːtəmiːnˈɡludəˌmin
mass nounBiochemistry A hydrophilic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins.
An amide of glutamic acid; chemical formula: H₂NCOCH₂CH₂(NH₂)COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- Contents of glutamine, asparagine, methionine, and tryptophan in the tissues were not determined by this method.
- Without adequate amounts of the amino acid glutamine, however, protein synthesis may not occur.
- Ammonium is then incorporated into amino acids via glutamine synthetase and glutamate synthase.
- However, adding soy can boost any protein shake due to its high content of glutamine and arginine.
- The amino acids glutamine and tyrosine will improve concentration, retention and a sense of alertness.
Origin
Late 19th century: blend of glutamic acid and amine.
Definition of glutamine in US English:
glutamine
nounˈɡlo͞odəˌmēnˈɡludəˌmin
Biochemistry A hydrophilic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins.
An amide of glutamic acid; chemical formula: H₂NCOCH₂CH₂(NH₂)COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- However, adding soy can boost any protein shake due to its high content of glutamine and arginine.
- Contents of glutamine, asparagine, methionine, and tryptophan in the tissues were not determined by this method.
- Without adequate amounts of the amino acid glutamine, however, protein synthesis may not occur.
- Ammonium is then incorporated into amino acids via glutamine synthetase and glutamate synthase.
- The amino acids glutamine and tyrosine will improve concentration, retention and a sense of alertness.
Origin
Late 19th century: blend of glutamic acid and amine.