noun
- a naturally occurring polyamine compound found in living cells that plays a role in cell growth and metabolism
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Spermine levels increase during periods of rapid cell division.
- The researcher studied spermine concentrations in various tissue samples.
- Spermine is essential for normal cellular function and development.
- High levels of spermine were detected in the cancer cells.
- The enzyme converts putrescine to spermine through several steps.
- Spermine deficiency can affect protein synthesis in cells.