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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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of polyproline1

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

"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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