What does proline mean?
A nonpolar, aliphatic, and imino-containing amino acid, C5H9NO, that is one of the 20 amino acids found in proteins. It is a secondary amino acid, meaning that its side chain is attached to the alpha carbon atom.
Example
"The protein's structure was stabilized by the presence of proline residues."
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