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n. - An essential amino acid found in proteins.

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  • Among the gene's many amino acids are two called valine (or "val") and methionine ( "met").
  • The principal amino acids present in the protein are arginine, glutamic and aspartic acids, leucine, Iysine and valine.
  • For many years, scientists have been impressed with the ability of leucine, valine, and isoleucine to augment muscle mass.
  • The branch-chain amino acids valine, leucine, and isoleucine have been administered to test subjects with positive results.
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