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Meaning of HISTIDINE

Pronunciation:  'histi`deen

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue
 
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 See Also: essential amino acid

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: One of the twenty naturally occurring amino acids. Has the following chemical characteristics:
 pKa1   pKa2     pKa3       pI      Water Solubility (30deg C) 1.82   6.00     9.17     7.58
 

 

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