How to Use amino in a Sentence
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Gelatin and collagen both share the same 19 amino acids.
—Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022
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These amino acids are part of what make up the seeds of life found throughout our universe.
—Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 15 Mar. 2022
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Proteins are the building blocks of all life, composed of strings of amino acids.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 July 2022
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These bad boys are amino acids that build the protein structures your skin needs!
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
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Proteins are long, complex chains of amino acids that make up the building blocks of life.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 28 July 2022
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In fact, this protein only shares five amino acids with C7L.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 6 June 2022
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The name comes from the smell of maple syrup in urine and sweat sometimes caused by the buildup of amino acids during episodes of protein overload.
—New York Times, 17 Mar. 2021
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When combined with coconut oil, the amino acids in the Amino Acid Shampoo act as a cleansing agent.
—Nykia Spradley, Allure, 15 July 2022
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Epitopes are chains of amino acids that show up on cells infected by a virus.
—David Hogberg, Washington Examiner, 17 Dec. 2020
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There are 20 amino acids that a cell can use as protein-building blocks, and each one has a unique shape and function.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 27 June 2021
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All proteins, such as whey and collagen, are long strands of amino acids.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 13 July 2022
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Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the natural building blocks of life.
—Amanda Morris, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2020
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Proteins consist of chains of amino acids, often compared to beads on a string.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2020
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The virus attacks the cells by binding to specific amino acids, or the building blocks of proteins.
—Rasha Aridi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2020
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These are amino acids that the human body cannot make, and therefore must be obtained from dietary sources.
—Stephanie Dolgoff, Good Housekeeping, 27 Sep. 2021
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The drink’s amino acids account for an umami flavor, and some sake types even have fruity flavors.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2022
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The quick-to-absorb blend of amino acids and plant extracts leaves skin remarkably soft and supple.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022
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Shea butter, amino acids and other good-for-the-hair emollients make this curl defining cream a coil dream in a bottle.
—Blake Newby, Essence, 4 May 2022
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The best designs were made of three helixes connected like sausage links by short strings of amino acids.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 27 June 2021
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Their sulfate-free bar claims to treat damaged strands with oat amino acids, sunflower oil and olive oil.
—Chiara Butler, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
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Sure there may be a few similarities between the two, like a few amino acids.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 May 2021
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This milky spray will help make hair stronger thanks to the amino acids and plant proteins win its formula to help fortify each strand.
—Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Sep. 2022
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Peptides are short chains of amino acids that occur naturally in the skin and are the building blocks of proteins.
—Lisa Desantis, Health.com, 4 Jan. 2022
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High levels of sugar can destroy the amino acids in collagen and elastin, and that can slow or stop cell repair.
—Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2021
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The slow digestion rate means that your body will have a steady supply of amino acids to help with muscle recovery and growth overnight.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
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In some cases, this can include a precise list of the amino acids that the antibody recognizes.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2022
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Our nutrition pros love that the organic spread provides a complete source of omega-3s and amino acids.
—Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022
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Eggs are a complete protein, delivering all the amino acids your body needs.
—W.h. Sharpe, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022
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Your body contains molecules called amino acids that, when combined with other substances, form proteins.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
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To increase testosterone, Hunter Test includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal extracts.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2023
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