Preproinsulin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preproinsulin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A biologically inactive precursor to the endocrine hormone insulin.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A biologically inactive precursor to the endocrine hormone insulin.
Example Sentences
Meronym: proinsulin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proinsulin, preproglucagon, preproenzyme, preprolactin, preproprotein, prohormone.
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