Formylpeptide
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Formylpeptide is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of small proteins, that have a formylated N-terminal methionine, that stimulate the motor and secretory activities of leucocytes.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of small proteins, that have a formylated N-terminal methionine, that stimulate the motor and secretory activities of leucocytes.
Word Forms
- formylpeptides
- formyl peptide
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include formylmethionine, formylase, formyltransferase, micropeptide, propolypeptide, deformylase.
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