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valine
Valine is a specialized biochemical term used primarily in medical, nutritional, and biological contexts. It is categorized as an essential amino acid, meaning the human body cannot synthesize it and must obtain it through dietary intake. In clinical settings, it is frequently discussed alongside leucine and isoleucine as part of the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) group.
As a chemical entity and a specific molecular species, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It refers to the substance itself rather than individual molecules in standard scientific discourse, and therefore does not typically take a plural form.
Meanings
Examples
Valine is one of the three branched chain amino acids.
I wonder if this supplement contains enough valine for muscle recovery.
Valine plays a critical role in the synthesis of proteins.
Does the lab have a pure sample of valine for the experiment?
The hydrophobic nature of valine affects how proteins fold.
The hydrophobic nature of valine affects how proteins fold.
We need to analyze the concentration of valine in the blood plasma.
Valine is essential for maintaining lean muscle mass.
The researcher noted a deficiency of valine in the patient samples.
The researcher noted a deficiency of valine in the patient samples.