Mucoprotein
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mucoprotein is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of widely-distributed natural compounds that exist as complexes of proteins with mucopolysaccharides.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of widely-distributed natural compounds that exist as complexes of proteins with mucopolysaccharides.
Example Sentences
In Fasciola sp., the cyst wall consists of four layers, a layer of tanned protein, followed by a layer of mucoprotein and acid mucopolysaccaride.
Word Forms
- mucoproteins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mucoglycoprotein, mucin, mucocomplex, apomucin, mucoproteinuria, mucigen.
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