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Meaning of "leucine" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LEUCINE

leucine  [ˈluːsiːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEUCINE

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preposition
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determiner
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Leucine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LEUCINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Leucine

Leucine is a branched-chain α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCHCH2CH2. Leucine is classified as a hydrophobic amino acid due to its aliphatic isobutyl side chain. It is encoded by six codons and is a major component of the subunits in ferritin, astacin and other 'buffer' proteins. Leucine is an essential amino acid, meaning that the human body cannot synthesize it, and it therefore must be ingested.

Definition of leucine in the English dictionary

The definition of leucine in the dictionary is an essential amino acid found in many proteins.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEUCINE


arsine
ˈɑːsiːn
brucine
ˈbruːsiːn
glycine
ˈɡlaɪsiːn
Holocene
ˈhɒləˌsiːn
isoleucine
ˌaɪsəʊˈluːsiːn
kerosene
ˈkɛrəˌsiːn
lysine
ˈlaɪsiːn
Mersin
mɛəˈsiːn
narceen
ˈnɑːsiːn
narceine
ˈnɑːsiːn
obscene
əbˈsiːn
scene
siːn
seen
siːn
Tessin
tɛˈsiːn
tetramethyldiarsine
ˌtɛtrəˌmiːθaɪldaɪˈɑːsiːn
trichothecene
ˌtrɪkəʊˈθiːsiːn
tyrosine
ˈtaɪrəˌsiːn
unforeseen
ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn
unseen
ʌnˈsiːn
vaccine
ˈvæksiːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEUCINE

leucaemic
leucaemogen
leucaemogenic
Leucas
leucemic
leuchaemia
leucin
Leucippus
leucite
leucitic
leucitohedra
leucitohedron
leuco base
leucoblast
leucocidin
leucocratic
leucocyte
leucocythaemia
leucocytic
leucocytolyses

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEUCINE

alternative medicine
biomedicine
Chinese medicine
conventional medicine
doucine
fettucine
geriatric medicine
herbal medicine
internal medicine
medicine
nuclear medicine
occupational medicine
physical medicine
piscine
porcine
preventive medicine
Racine
sports medicine
telecine
veterinary medicine

Synonyms and antonyms of leucine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «leucine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEUCINE

Find out the translation of leucine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of leucine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «leucine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

亮氨酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

leucina
570 millions of speakers

English

leucine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

leucine
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يسين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лейцин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

leucina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

leucine
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

leucine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Leucine
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leucin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロイシン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

류신
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Leucine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

leucine
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லூசின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ल्यूसिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lösin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

leucina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

leucyna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лейцин
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

leucină
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λευκίνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

leusien
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

leucin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

leucine
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of leucine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEUCINE»

The term «leucine» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.993 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEUCINE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about leucine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEUCINE»

Discover the use of leucine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to leucine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Leucine Zipper Transcription ...
Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Leucine Zipper Transcription Factors— Advances in Research and Application / 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyPaperTM that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about ZZZAdditional Research ...
‎2013
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Basic-Leucine Zipper Transcription Factors: Advances in ...
Basic-Leucine Zipper Transcription Factors: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Basic-Leucine Zipper Transcription Factors ...
‎2012
3
Leucine zippers: transcription factors
This Third Edition of Leucine Zippers brings together all the available information on the structure and function of the leucine zipper family of transcription factors, presented in extensive tables and figures.
Helen C. Hurst, 1996
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Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
Leucine Leucine is a strongly ketogenic, branched-chain amino acid, since upon oxidation the carbon forms a ketone body and an acetyl coenzyme A (CoA) molecule. The only known structural role of leucine is as a constituent of proteins.
Committee on Animal Nutrition, Subcommittee on Dog and Cat Nutrition, National Research Council, 2006
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Basic-Leucine Zipper Transcription Factors—Advances in ...
Basic-Leucine Zipper Transcription Factors—Advances in Research and Application / 2012 Edition is a ScholarlyBriefW that delivers timely, authoritative, comprehensive, and specialized information about Basic-Leucine Zipper Transcription ...
‎2012
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Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Leucine Zipper Transcription ...
Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Leucine Zipper Transcription Factors— Advances in Research and Application / 2012 Edition is a ScholarlyBriefTM that delivers timely, authoritative, comprehensive, and specialized information about Basic ...
‎2012
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Mechanisms of E. Coli DNA Adenine Methyltransferase and ...
Leucine influences the ability of Lrp to regulate certain operons.37'38 The binding of leucine affects the oligomerization state of Lrp and its DNA binding affinities in vivo.42'44 Papl is a local regulator of the pap operon and forms a complex ...
Stacey Nicole Peterson, 2007
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Proteomics of Spermatogenesis
The leucine zipper motif was first discovered as a conserved sequence pattem in several eukaryotic transcription factors, and now it is clear that this motif appears in a wide variety of transcription factors from frmgi, plants and animals. The DNA  ...
G. S. Gupta, 2006
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Metabolic Syndrome and Psychiatric Illness: Interactions, ...
When leucine is removed from the diets of rats, the serum levels of leptin after meals are found to decrease by nearly 40 percent153. These data show a strong relationships between leucine, leptin, mTOR and control of appetite.
Scott D Mendelson, 2007
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Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete: The Anabolic Edge, ...
Both leucine and KIC are metabolized further to a-amino-n-butyrate and HMB. These compounds have not as yet been investigated in humans for their anabolic and protein-sparing properties. However they may have some anabolic and ...
Mauro G. Di Pasquale, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEUCINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term leucine is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Strain Recap 7/19/15: Season 2 Episode 2 "By Any Means …
She looks at one she says is leucine. She says it can't synthesize amino acids. They get to work on a different angle of the problem. The results ... «Celebrity Dirty Laundry, Jul 15»
2
The Role of Supplements in Bodybuilding
The group of branch chained amino acids (BCAA) consists of valine, leucine, and iso-leucine. These amino acids are compounds that our body ... «The Epoch Times, Jul 15»
3
Ask Smithsonian: What Makes Us a Righty or a Lefty?
... called LRRTM1 (Leucine-rich repeat transmembrane neuronal 1), that they were pretty sure was responsible for some left-handedness—and ... «Smithsonian, Jul 15»
4
The foods that support weight control
Specifically it is the amino acid leucine found in a serve of eggs that is thought to help bind insulin receptors in the body, helping to keep us ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
5
Primary cilia and autophagic dysfunction in Huntington's disease
Consistent with these putative functions, HTT contains multiple leucine-rich HEAT repeats that are involved in protein–protein interactions. «Nature.com, Jul 15»
6
Davisco to Highlight New Innovative Whey Protein Ingredients at IFT15
A protein-packed 6 oz. nighttime beverage containing 20 grams high quality alpha-lactalbumin with approximately 2 grams leucine and 1 gram ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
7
Nutritionist George Lockhart talks IV ban, how to safely cut weight …
When you buy BCAAs you're getting 3 of the essential amino acids; leucine, isoleucine and valine which will help your body digest and ... «Bloody Elbow, Jul 15»
8
Similar but not the same: insights into the evolutionary history of …
... two amino acids, displayed as gaps in the alignment, and a single amino acid substitution of leucine (L) for arginine (R; Figure 2c, black box). «Nature.com, Jul 15»
9
9 Ways to Bust Through a Weight-Loss Plateau
Protein keeps metabolism from falling, and it contains the amino acid leucine that helps burn body fat. Protein also helps dieters feel fuller. 4. «Newsmax, Jul 15»
10
Fat Burning Foods List: The Best 10
Most body builders consume this because, as studies show, it contains leucine, which is essential in protein synthesis (fatty acid oxidation) and ... «Latinos Health, Jul 15»

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