swainson

Example:The swainson compound was found to be involved in the biosynthesis of certain plant secondary metabolites.

Definition:A type of lysine-like amino acid derivative named after Henry Stephens Swainson.

Example:Swainson compounds have been studied as possible lysine analogs for use in medical research.

Definition:A chemical compound that closely resembles lysine in structure and function.

Example:Swainson's contribution to the elucidation of the structure of certain amino acids laid the foundation for subsequent research in protein metabolism.

Definition:The significant body of work and discoveries made by Henry Stephens Swainson in the field of biochemistry, particularly in carbohydrate and amino acid research.