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canavanine

/ˈkæn.ə.və.niːn/

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noun

/ˈkæn.ə.və.niːn/C2formalscientific
  • ruНебелковая аминокислота, содержащаяся в канавалии и других бобовых, известная своим структурным сходством с аргинином.

A non-proteinogenic amino acid found in the jack bean and other legumes, known for its structural similarity to arginine.

uncountable

  1. Amino acid in jack beansC2formalscientific

    A non-proteinogenic amino acid found in the jack bean and other legumes, known for its toxic effects on many organisms.

    ruКанаванин

    • Canavanine is structurally similar to arginine.
    • The presence of canavanine in jack beans deters some herbivores.
    • Researchers study canavanine for its potential anticancer properties.