prolamin
/ˈproʊləmɪn/
noun
- A type of simple protein found in plant seeds, especially in grains like wheat, corn, and barley.
- Some people with celiac disease react to the prolamin found in wheat, called gluten.
- Prolamin is a major storage protein in the seeds of many cereal crops.
- Scientists study prolamin to understand how plants store nutrients for germination.