polyamines
/ˌpɑliəˈmiːnz/
noun
- Plural of polyamine; chemical compounds with two or more amino groups, found in living cells and used in industry.
- Certain foods like cheese and soybeans contain high levels of polyamines.
- Polyamines are essential for normal cell function in humans.
- The lab tested several polyamines for their ability to bind to DNA.