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Hydroxy-Amino Acid.
Hydroxy-Amino Acid - as a noun
Any amino acid with a hydroxy group.
Example: "The hydroxy group appears on the second carbon atom of the hydroxy amino acids serine and threonine."
Example Sentences
"One example of a hydroxy-amino acid is serine."
"Glycine is another hydroxy-amino acid that plays a critical role in collagen formation."
"Certain hydroxy-amino acids, like tyrosine, are involved in the production of neurotransmitters."
"One study suggested that hydroxy-amino acids may help mitigate oxidative stress."
"The hydroxyl group in hydroxy-amino acids enables them to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules."
