ketoarginine

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noun

Any of three isomeric keto derivatives of the amino acid arginine, some of which have biochemical activity.

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Meanings

nounketoarginine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAny of three isomeric keto derivatives of the amino acid arginine, some of which have biochemical activity.

Origin

From keto- + arginine.

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