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Definition of Squalene
1. Noun. (organic compound) A triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Squalene
1. a chemical compound [n -S]
Medical Definition of Squalene
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Squalene
Literary usage of Squalene
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Tissue Culture: Plants : A Bibliography, January 1991-April 1993. by Henry Gilbert (1994)
"Complete Solubilization of the squalene synthetase enzyme activity was achieved
... The partially purified squalene synthetase protein was used to generate ..."