Clathrin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clathrin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A fibrous protein that forms a polyhedral coat on the surface of the coated pits and vesicles of cells during endocytosis.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A fibrous protein that forms a polyhedral coat on the surface of the coated pits and vesicles of cells during endocytosis.
Word Forms
- clathrins
Related Words
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