"polyglycine" meaning in English

See polyglycine in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: polyglycines [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + glycine. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|glycine}} poly- + glycine Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyglycine (plural polyglycines)
  1. (biochemistry) Multiple glycine residues linked together as part of a polypeptide Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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