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THREONINE

\θɹɪˈɒna͡ɪn], \θɹɪˈɒna‍ɪn], \θ_ɹ_ɪ__ˈɒ_n_aɪ_n]\

Definitions of THREONINE

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a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An essential amino acid occurring naturally in the L-form, which is the active form. It is found in eggs, milk, gelatin, and other proteins.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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