| A cyclic, nonessential amino acid (actually, an imino acid) in humans (synthesized from glutamic acid and other amino acids), Proline is a constituent of many proteins. Found in high concentrations in collagen, proline constitutes almost a third of the residues. collagen is the main supportive protein of skin, tendons, bones, and connective tissue and promotes their health and heeling. (NCI04) Proline is from the group Dietary Amino Acid
Non-Essential Amino Acid
Other Names for Proline
Proline
PROLINE
Pro
S)-Pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
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