| prolamin | <protein> A simple protein found in plants which cannot be dissolved in anything except strong alcohol solutions.It is an important component of gluten. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| prolamines | Proteins insoluble in water or neutral salt solutions, soluble in dilute acids or alkalies, and in 50 to 90% alcohol; e.g., gliadin, zein, hordein; all have relatively high proline contents. (05 Mar 2000) |