noun
- plural of spermine; organic compounds found in living tissues that play roles in cell growth and metabolism
Usage: biochemistry; technical
Examples
- Spermines are naturally occurring polyamines found in all living cells.
- The researcher studied the concentration of spermines in plant tissues.
- Spermines help stabilize DNA structure within cells.
- Laboratory analysis revealed elevated levels of spermines in the sample.
- The biochemist investigated how spermines affect cellular processes.
- Spermines are essential for normal cell division and growth.