Glycine (abbreviated as Gly or G) is the smallest of the 20 amino acids commonly found in proteins, and indeed is the smallest possible (having a hydrogen substituent as its side-chain). The formula is NH2CH2COOH. Its codons are GGU, GGC, GGA, GGG of the genetic code.
Glycine is a colourless, sweet-tasting crystalline solid. It is unique among the proteinogenic amino acids in that it is achiral. It can fit into hydrophilic or hydrophobic environments , due to its minimal side chain of only one hydrogen atom.
History and etymology
Glycine was first isolated from gelatin in 1820. The name comes from the ancient Greek word γλυκύς "sweet tasting".
Glycine is a genus in the bean family Fabaceae. The best known species is the soybean (Glycine max). While the majority of the species are found only in Australia, the soybean's native range is in East Asia. A few species extend from Australia to East Asia (e.g., G. tomentella and G. tabacina).
Glycine species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species: the Engrailed, Nutmeg and Turnip moths have all been recorded on soybean.
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... is a precursor of glycine." Id.at ... Outlaw's statement regarding the similarity in the production equipment needed and process used to make glycine from calcium glycinate and sodium glycinate.
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