"formyl methionine" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} formyl methionine (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) The formylated form of the amino acid methionine; it initiates peptide synthesis in bacteria Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biomolecules, Carboxylic acids

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