Shematrin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shematrin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a family of structural proteins found in the shells of some oysters.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a family of structural proteins found in the shells of some oysters.
Example Sentences
Furthermore, the KRMP mRNA expression level was found to be significantly higher than other genes, except for the shematrin matrix protein family, which indicated that KRMPs may play important roles in shell formation.
Word Forms
- shematrins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perlustrin, conchiolin, pearlin, latexin, penaeidin, tachycitin.
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