hydroxyproline

hydroxyproline Definition

hydroxy·pro·line (hī dräks′ə prō′lēn′, -lin)

noun

a nonessential amino acid, HOCHNCOOH, found in connective tissue, esp. collagens

hydroxyproline Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

urinary: Effects of arginine and ornithine on strength, lean body mass and urinary hydroxyproline in adult males.

Modifies a noun

content: For example, the hydroxyproline content is higher in pork from females than castrated males.
excretion: Effect of salt restriction on urine hydroxyproline excretion in postmenopausal women.

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