Definitions

1. noun

A type of protein found in the seed coats of plants, particularly in wheat, rye, and triticale.

“The research team discovered that prolamin is responsible for the intolerance to gluten in some individuals.”

2. noun

A family of proteins, including gliadins and secalins, that are found in certain grains and can cause an immune response in some people.

“The doctor explained to the patient that their body is reacting to the prolamin in the wheat bread they had eaten.”