glycoprotein
any of a group of complex proteins, as mucin, containing a carbohydrate combined with a simple protein.
Origin of glycoprotein
1- Also called gly·co·pep·tide [glahy-koh-pep-tahyd]. /ˌglaɪ koʊˈpɛp taɪd/.
- Also glucoprotein.
Words Nearby glycoprotein
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How to use glycoprotein in a sentence
Other scientists have discovered that fish antifreeze glycoproteins contain two main segments, and that certain sections are more essential than others.
Fish blood could hold the answer to safer de-icing solutions during snowstorms | By Monika Bleszynski/The Conversation | February 1, 2021 | Popular-ScienceMost of these glycoproteins are delicate structures that break down quickly in the harsh outside world.
Fish blood could hold the answer to safer de-icing solutions during snowstorms | By Monika Bleszynski/The Conversation | February 1, 2021 | Popular-Science
British Dictionary definitions for glycoprotein
glucoprotein or glycopeptide (ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈpɛptaɪd)
/ (ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈprəʊtiːn) /
any of a group of conjugated proteins containing small amounts of carbohydrates as prosthetic groups: See also mucoprotein
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Scientific definitions for glycoprotein
[ glī′kō-prō′tēn′ ]
Any of a group of cellular macromolecules that are made up of proteins bonded to one or more carbohydrate chains.
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