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Prolamins
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Definition
: A group of seed storage proteins restricted to the POACEAE family. They are rich in GLUTAMINE and PROLINE.
may appear in the literature as "prolamines"; do not confuse with the drug prolamine
Examples
Glutens
;
Zein
Other names
Avenin; Prolamin Protein, Plant; Avenins