Coprisin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coprisin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A peptide, similar to defensin, found in bacteria-immunized dung beetles.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A peptide, similar to defensin, found in bacteria-immunized dung beetles.
Example Sentences
They concluded that coprisin could be a model molecule for a large family of novel AMPs possessing apoptotic activities.
Related Words
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