Plant Proteins
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Proteins found in plants (flowers, herbs, shrubs, trees, etc.). The concept does not include proteins found in vegetables for which VEGETABLE PROTEINS is available. |
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dietary plant proteins: coord IM with specific plant (IM) + specific protein (IM) + DIETARY PROTEINS (IM) but note that VEGETABLE PROTEINS is available (see note there); nutritive value of plant proteins: coord IM with specific protein (IM) + NUTRITIVE VA |
Plant Proteins Categories.
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Arabidopsis Proteins - Proteins that originate from plants species belonging to the genus ARABIDOPSIS. The most intensely studied species of Arabidopsis, Arabidopsis thaliana, is commonly used in laboratory experiments. |
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Gluten - A protein substance of wheat which is intermixed with the starchy endosperm of the grain. It causes the carbon dioxide produced during dough fermentation to be retained by the dough in a manner which provides the porous and spongy structure of bread. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) |
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Soybean Proteins - Proteins which are present in or isolated from SOYBEANS. |
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Trichosanthin - Plant-derived ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) purified from the Chinese medicinal herb tian-hua-fen which is obtained from the root tubers of Trichosanthes kirilowii. It has been used as an abortifacient and in the treatment of trophoblastic tumors. GLQ223 (Compound Q), a highly purified form of trichosanthin, has been proposed as antiviral treatment for AIDS. |
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Zein - A protein obtainable from corn. It has a molecular weight of about 40,000. It does not contain tryptophan or lysine. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
Plant Proteins Definitions and Terms
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