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Name Protein
Description Linear POLYPEPTIDES that are synthesized on RIBOSOMES and may be further modified, crosslinked, cleaved, or assembled into complex proteins with several subunits. The specific sequence of AMINO ACIDS determines the shape the polypeptide will take, during PROTEIN FOLDING, and the function of the protein. [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources Casein;  Whey;  Amino Acids
Related Brands Brands that contain this ingredient
Reference Links Uses (in humans)
   Protein   [ClinicalTrials.gov]
   Clinical Trial Literature  [PubMed]
   Effectiveness Literature  [PubMed]
   Administration Literature  [PubMed]
   Adverse Effects (in humans)
   Adverse Effects Literature  [PubMed]
   Mechanism of Action
   Actions  [PubMed]
   Kinetics  [PubMed]
Last updated: 24 October 2007