Macrolactin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Macrolactin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An antibacterial peptide produced by the silkworm Bombyx mori; the gene responsible for its production.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An antibacterial peptide produced by the silkworm Bombyx mori; the gene responsible for its production.
Example Sentences
In the present study, we report that 7-O-succinyl macrolactin A (SMA) suppresses tumor growth by stabilizing the β-catenin destruction complex, which was achieved through inhibition of regulatory components associated with the complex.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include macin, polycalin, streptomonomicin, lebocin, lactotropin, lactenin.
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