(biochemistry) An essential amino acid, C₆H₁₃NO₂, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.

plural of leucine

Dated form of leucine.

(organic chemistry) The aldehyde formed by reduction of the carboxylic acid group of leucine; any of its derivatives.

plural of leucin

(biochemistry) A structural motif in proteins, especially those involved in transcription

plural of leucine zipper

(organic chemistry) Synonym of leucic acid