prolamin
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prolamin
or (formerly) prolamine
any of a group of simple proline-rich proteins, found especially in the seeds of cereal plants, that are insoluble in water, neutral salt solutions, and absolute ethanol, but soluble in dilute acid or alkali, and in 70 — 80% aqueous ethanol. The group includes the gliadins of wheat and rye, hordein of barley, and zein of maize. Compare glutelin.
any of a group of simple proline-rich proteins, found especially in the seeds of cereal plants, that are insoluble in water, neutral salt solutions, and absolute ethanol, but soluble in dilute acid or alkali, and in 70 — 80% aqueous ethanol. The group includes the gliadins of wheat and rye, hordein of barley, and zein of maize. Compare glutelin.
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