Chemicals and Drugs

Proline

A non-essential amino acid that is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID. It is an essential component of COLLAGEN and is important for proper functioning of joints and tendons.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A non-essential amino acid that is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID. It is an essential component of COLLAGEN and is important for proper functioning of joints and tendons.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • L-Proline
  • L Proline

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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/biosyn /defic /physiol permitted

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  1. D12.125w.072.401w.623w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Proline. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011392. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011392
  2. Proline. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proline
  3. Proline. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q484583