hydroxyproline

Definition of hydroxyproline

n.1.A crystalline amino acid (C5H9NO3), a hydroxylated proline, obtained by hydrolysis of gelatin or collagen. Chemically it is 4-hydroxy-L-proline. It is classified as nonessential for growth in rats.

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amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid
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