Term: proline (Pro P)
Literally
meaning: “pertaining
to fire”
Origin: Anc Greek
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πυρ/pyr(=fire, redish) because proline is derived from pyrrolidin (C4H9N),
a pyrrole with derivatives such as porphyrin and heme have red color.
Coined/History
Proline was synthesized in 1900 by Richard Martin
Willstatter (1872-1942) . One year later it was isolated from natural source
(casein) by Hermann Emil Fischer (1852-1919).
In 1904 Fischer proposed the term “proline” as the previous one (α-pyrrolidin-carbonsaure) was too long for use.
Definition
Proline is a non-essential amino acid which is necessary for collagen formation
through hydroxyproline. The body biosynthesized proline from glutamic acid.
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