Exosome
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɛks.oʊˌsoʊm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exosome is a noun meaning (biology) An intracellular macromolecular protein complex involved in RNA degradation.
Meaning
(biology) An intracellular macromolecular protein complex involved in RNA degradation.
More Meanings
- (biology) An extracellular vesicle released from the endosomal compartment of eukaryotic cells, responsible for the selective removal of plasma membrane protein.
Word Forms
- exosomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spliceosome, exomere, exocyst, dexosome, exoribonuclease, excisosome.
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