Gingipain
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gingipain is a noun meaning A protease, secreted by Porphyromonas gingivalis, that works to degrade cytokines.
Meaning
A protease, secreted by Porphyromonas gingivalis, that works to degrade cytokines.
Word Forms
- gingipains
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antipain, interpain, glycoprotease, procytokine, pitrilysin, adipsin.
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