Tubulin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tubulin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins used as the material for microtubules.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins used as the material for microtubules.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) Specifically, the dimer of α-tubulin and β-tubulin.
Example Sentences
The protein tubulin is composed of dimers of 110000 to 120000 daltons.
Word Forms
- tubulins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isotype, rhodamine, isotypes, microtubulin, myotubulin, antimicrotubule.
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