Serpin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serpin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins that inhibit serine proteases (especially trypsin).
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins that inhibit serine proteases (especially trypsin).
Word Forms
- serpins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include serpine, antitrypsin, contrapsin, antichymotrypsin, sedolisin, spumigin.
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