English Explanatory Dictionary

diaminopimelic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any diamino derivative of pimelic acid, but especially (2R,6S)-2,6-diaminoheptanedioic acid which has biochemical activity

Word forms

diaminopimelic acid diaminopimelic acids

Etymology

From diamino + pimelic acid.

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