oxyproline

/ˈɒksiproʊlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A non-essential amino acid found in many proteins and important for the structure and elasticity of collagen, which is found in skin, bones, and connective tissue.

“Oxyproline is a key component in the production of collagen, which gives skin its elasticity.”

Synonyms

  • hydroxyproline

Antonyms

  • deoxyproline