| valyl | The radical of valine. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| valyl proteinase | <enzyme> A glycoprotein isolated from candida tropicalis; cleaves peptides at carboxyl group of valine residues; pH optimum between 8 and 9 Registry number: EC 3.4.99.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| valylene | <chemistry> A volatile liquid hydrocarbon, C5H6, related to ethylene and acetylene, but possessing the property of unsaturation in the third degree. It is the only known member of a distinct series of compounds. It has a garlic odour. Origin: Valerian + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |