ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dectin

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈdɛktɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dectin is a noun meaning (biology) Any of several transmembrane signalling receptors (a form of lectin) that mediate various cellular functions.

Meaning

(biology) Any of several transmembrane signalling receptors (a form of lectin) that mediate various cellular functions.

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