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单词 arginine
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Definition of arginine in English:

arginine

noun ˈɑːdʒɪniːnˈärjəˌnēn
mass nounBiochemistry
  • A basic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates.

    Chemical formula: HNC(NH₂)NH(CH₂)₃CH(NH₂)COOH

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The conditionally essential amino acid arginine has also been added to this formula to help support growth factor production.
    • The protein in nuts is high in arginine, an amino acid that relaxes blood vessels.
    • The amino acids arginine and leucine are noncarbohydrate inducers of insulin.
    • The amino acid arginine is an immune system enhancer and powerful growth hormone stimulant.
    • Guanidoacetate itself is formed in the kidney from the amino acids arginine and glycine.

Origin

Late 19th century: from German Arginin, perhaps from Greek arginoeis 'bright-shining, white'.

 
 

Definition of arginine in US English:

arginine

nounˈärjəˌnēn
Biochemistry
  • A basic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates.

    Chemical formula: HNC(NH₂)NH(CH₂)₃CH(NH₂)COOH

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The amino acids arginine and leucine are noncarbohydrate inducers of insulin.
    • The conditionally essential amino acid arginine has also been added to this formula to help support growth factor production.
    • The protein in nuts is high in arginine, an amino acid that relaxes blood vessels.
    • Guanidoacetate itself is formed in the kidney from the amino acids arginine and glycine.
    • The amino acid arginine is an immune system enhancer and powerful growth hormone stimulant.

Origin

Late 19th century: from German Arginin, perhaps from Greek arginoeis ‘bright-shining, white’.

 
 
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