How to Use amino acid in a Sentence
amino acid
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Aside from squalane, this lip balm also boasts amino acids.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 21 June 2024
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Other dairy products like yogurt and eggs also contain the amino acid.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2021
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Each triplet of nucleotides can code for the formation of a particular amino acid.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
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It’s made with a blend of rice, keratin amino acids, and enzymes to strengthen and nourish hair, while helping to keep curls defined.
—Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 3 May 2024
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Each is made from amino acid molecules that snap into sequences—referred to as peptides—like Legos.
—Max G. Levy, Wired, 30 Nov. 2021
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When does an alpha amino acid polymer qualify as a particular protein?
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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Turkey contains an amino acid known as tryptophan, which helps the brain release chemicals like serotonin and melatonin.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2021
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Glycine is an amino acid that builds protein and is used in pesticide production, water treatment, and electronics, among other things.
—Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 1 May 2024
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Some fold into dramatically different shapes, despite having the same amino acid sequence.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2024
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Certain proteins and amino acids, such as glutamine, arginine, and phenylalanine, can boost GLP-1 release.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 17 July 2024
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Supporting hair growth and maintenance for both men and women, these biotin gummies support the production of the amino acid keratin, a protein and building block for hair that keeps it strong, healthy, and shiny.
—Rachel King, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2021
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The second disease is pellagra, caused by a dietary deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) or the amino acid tryptophan.
—Stanley Stepanic, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2021
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The simple amino acid substitutions appear to yield a significantly more transmissible variant.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
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The amino acid-spiked blend helps those with hair loss, too.
—ELLE, 24 Dec. 2022
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Leucine, like valine and isoleucine, is a branched-chain amino acid.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2022
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The amino acids missing from beans are found in rice and vice versa.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 9 Nov. 2023
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That was true for mutations that changed an amino acid.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 11 June 2022
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Of the 20 amino acids out there, nine are essential, meaning your body can’t make them.
—Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2023
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It’s also spiked with a multi-amino acid blend to strengthen strands and boost body.
—Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2022
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So chemists had to alter the hormone’s building blocks — a chain of amino acids — to find a more durable variant.
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2023
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Both versions of the gene encode exactly the same amino acid.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 11 June 2022
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This letter shows the original amino acid in the protein.
—Sarah Toy, WSJ, 15 Jan. 2022
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Green tea is a rich source of the amino acid L-theanine, with tea being the only food source of L-theanine.
—Amy Fischer M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 8 Nov. 2022
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Proteins are long strands of amino acids, found in meat and enriched plant foods like tofu.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 July 2023
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The test offered a way to detect high levels of phenylalanine, the amino acid that builds up in PKU.
—Mark Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 Apr. 2022
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This creates what scientists call an amino acid glycine, a key figure in the hunt for the origin of life.
—Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 15 Feb. 2022
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Whey, creatine, and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are among the most popular of these.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
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Glucosamine is an amino acid that helps protect and rebuild cartilage in the joints.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
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The formula has evolved over the years to now include skin-boosting vitamins and amino acids.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
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And what are proteins, if not run-on sentences, each word another amino acid?
—Brittany Trang, STAT, 1 Mar. 2023
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