Protamine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɹəʊ.tə.miːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protamine is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of various strongly basic proteins of relatively low molecular weight that are rich in arginine and are found associated especially with DNA in place of histone in the sperm cells of various animals (such as fish).
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of various strongly basic proteins of relatively low molecular weight that are rich in arginine and are found associated especially with DNA in place of histone in the sperm cells of various animals (such as fish).
Word Forms
- protamines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulfate, protamin, proteamine, prolamine, aprotonin, percine.
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