Archaerhodopsin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Archaerhodopsin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins, isolated from halobacteria, that are light-driven proton pumps.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins, isolated from halobacteria, that are light-driven proton pumps.
Example Sentences
Bilateral inactivation of cholinergic BF neurons genetically targeted with archaerhodopsin prolonged SWS and decreased the probability of awakening from SWS in mice.
Word Forms
- archaerhodopsins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bacteriorhodopsin, halorhodopsin, proteorhodopsin, xanthorhodopsin, phoborhodopsin, metarhodopsin.
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