protein
n. essential organic compound composed of 20 or more amino acids joined by peptide bonds | ||||
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Protein Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Protein
(n.)
A body now known as alkali albumin, but originally considered to be the basis of all albuminous substances, whence its name.
(n.)
A body now known as alkali albumin, but originally considered to be the basis of all albuminous substances, whence its name.
| WordNet 2.0 |
protein
Noun
1. any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein"
(hypernym) macromolecule, supermolecule
(hyponym) capsid
(substance-holonym) meat
(substance-meronym) amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid
Noun
1. any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein"
(hypernym) macromolecule, supermolecule
(hyponym) capsid
(substance-holonym) meat
(substance-meronym) amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid
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Protein Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BioProcess International™ Glossary |
protein
a large organic molecule composed of more than 40 amino acids chains organized ("folded") into complex structures; required for the structure, function, and regulation of cells, tissues, and organs; molecules of fewer than 40 amino acids are called peptides.
a large organic molecule composed of more than 40 amino acids chains organized ("folded") into complex structures; required for the structure, function, and regulation of cells, tissues, and organs; molecules of fewer than 40 amino acids are called peptides.
domain (of a protein)
an amino acid sequence within a protein with a discrete structure or function independent of the rest of the protein.
| Bioglossary |
Protein
Description: Large molecule composed of amino acids linked together in a chain in a particular order, determined by the base sequence of the gene coding for this protein. Proteins play a major role in the structure, functioning and regulation of the various cells of an organism. They are grouped in different families, such as hormones, antibodies and enzymes.
Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
Description: Building blocks of life. Proteins make up living material but also hormones or enzymes. Proteins are molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order. This order is determined by the base sequence of nucleotides in the gene coding for the protein.
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Description: A complex biological molecule composed of a chain of units called amino acids. Proteins have many different functions: structure(collagen); movement (actin and myosin); catalysis (enzymes); transport (hemoglobin); regulation of cellular processes (insulin); and response to the stimuli (receptor proteins on surface of all cells).The information for making proteins is stored in the sequence of nucleotides in the DNA molecule.
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Description: Large molecule composed of amino acids linked together in a chain in a particular order, determined by the base sequence of the gene coding for this protein. Proteins play a major role in the structure, functioning and regulation of the various cells of an organism. They are grouped in different families, such as hormones, antibodies and enzymes.
Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
Description: Building blocks of life. Proteins make up living material but also hormones or enzymes. Proteins are molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order. This order is determined by the base sequence of nucleotides in the gene coding for the protein.
Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
Description: A complex biological molecule composed of a chain of units called amino acids. Proteins have many different functions: structure(collagen); movement (actin and myosin); catalysis (enzymes); transport (hemoglobin); regulation of cellular processes (insulin); and response to the stimuli (receptor proteins on surface of all cells).The information for making proteins is stored in the sequence of nucleotides in the DNA molecule.
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| Soil Glossary - Mani |
Protein
constituent of living matter containing nitrogenous compounds.
constituent of living matter containing nitrogenous compounds.
| Agricultural Glossary/yigini2004 |
Protein
- constituent of living matter containing nitrogenous compounds.
- constituent of living matter containing nitrogenous compounds.
| Glossary of Genetic Terms |
protein
defined: A large complex molecule made up of one or more chains of amino acids. Proteins perform a wide variety of activities in the cell.
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Dr. Lawrence Brody, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Genetic and Molecular Biology Branch, defines protein.
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related terms: amino acids, cell, gene, gene amplification
defined: A large complex molecule made up of one or more chains of amino acids. Proteins perform a wide variety of activities in the cell.
explained: Listen to a detailed explanation.
Dr. Lawrence Brody, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Genetic and Molecular Biology Branch, defines protein.
illustrated: View illustration
related terms: amino acids, cell, gene, gene amplification
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Protein
Organic substances primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and some other minor elements which are arranged in about 20 different compounds known as amino acids. The various amino acids found in a protein are linked together by peptide bonds.
Organic substances primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and some other minor elements which are arranged in about 20 different compounds known as amino acids. The various amino acids found in a protein are linked together by peptide bonds.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
protein
A complex polymer made by linking together amino acid molecules. Proteins sometimes contain non-amino acid components such as metal ions or porphyrin rings embedded within.
A complex polymer made by linking together amino acid molecules. Proteins sometimes contain non-amino acid components such as metal ions or porphyrin rings embedded within.
Protein Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Aids Glossary |
protein
a complex compound (nitrogenous organic) containing amino acids, used in growth and repair of tissue.
a complex compound (nitrogenous organic) containing amino acids, used in growth and repair of tissue.
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
protein (PRO-teen)
1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide protein include meat, poultry, fish, cheese, milk, dairy products, eggs, and dried beans. 2. Proteins are also used in the body for cell structure, hormones such as insulin, and other functions.
1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide protein include meat, poultry, fish, cheese, milk, dairy products, eggs, and dried beans. 2. Proteins are also used in the body for cell structure, hormones such as insulin, and other functions.
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| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Protein
Nitrogen rich compounds that are formed from a complex series of amino acids. Fundamental to many of the processes of life, fundamental building blocks for much of the substance of cellular and non-cellular life
Nitrogen rich compounds that are formed from a complex series of amino acids. Fundamental to many of the processes of life, fundamental building blocks for much of the substance of cellular and non-cellular life
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fat particles composed of a moderate proportion of protein and a high proportion of cholesterol. Higher levels of LDL's are associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. The ideal LDL cholesterol blood level in the United States ranges from 60 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter of blood) to 160 mg/dL. The value of blood LDL cholesterol level by itself is limited. It should be compared to other blood lipid levels such as Total Cholesterol, HDL (High Density Lipopritein) Cholesterol, and triglycerides to draw accurate conclusions about diagnosis and treatment
| NIDDK Digestive Diseases Dictionary |
Protein
(PROH-teen)
One of the three main classes of food. Protein is found in meat, eggs, and beans. The stomach and small intestine break down proteins into amino acids. The blood absorbs amino acids and uses them to build and mend cells. See also Amino Acids.
(PROH-teen)
One of the three main classes of food. Protein is found in meat, eggs, and beans. The stomach and small intestine break down proteins into amino acids. The blood absorbs amino acids and uses them to build and mend cells. See also Amino Acids.
| Glossary of Terms |
Protein
A class of compounds composed of linked amino acids that contain carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sometimes other atoms in specific configurations.
A class of compounds composed of linked amino acids that contain carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sometimes other atoms in specific configurations.
| Terms and Definitions |
Protein
A large, complex molecule composed of amino acids. The sequence of the amino acids, and thus the function of the protein, is determined by the sequence of the base pairs in the gene that encodes it. Proteins are essential to the structure, function, and regulation of the body. Examples are hormones, enzymes, and antibodies.
A large, complex molecule composed of amino acids. The sequence of the amino acids, and thus the function of the protein, is determined by the sequence of the base pairs in the gene that encodes it. Proteins are essential to the structure, function, and regulation of the body. Examples are hormones, enzymes, and antibodies.
| Glossary of terms used in transplantation |
protein
a type of organic compound that is one of the major components of cells and tissues.
a type of organic compound that is one of the major components of cells and tissues.
| Glossary of Terms Used in Primary Immunodeficiency Disease |
protein
a type of organic compound that is one of the major components of cells and tissues.
a type of organic compound that is one of the major components of cells and tissues.
| TOXICOLOGY |
Protein
A complex nitrogenous substance which constitutes the main building material in cells.
A complex nitrogenous substance which constitutes the main building material in cells.
| BUKHARI'S MAGIC LAB |
protein
serum
(total) 62-80 gm/L
Urinary
<0.15 g/24 hr
serum
(total) 62-80 gm/L
Urinary
<0.15 g/24 hr
Protein Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Protein Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Protein Design Labs, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Develops humanized and human monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat variety of disease conditions including autoimmune disease, inflammatory conditions, cancers and viral infections.
Protein Design Labs, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Develops humanized and human monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat variety of disease conditions including autoimmune disease, inflammatory conditions, cancers and viral infections.
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PROTEIN POLYMER TECH INC
Exchange: OTCBB
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Protein Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Protein
Proteins are large organic compounds made of amino acids arranged in a linear chain and joined together by peptide bonds between the carboxyl and amino groups of adjacent amino acid residues. The sequence of amino acids in a protein is defined by a gene and encoded in the genetic code. Although this genetic code specifies 20 "standard" amino acids, the residues in a protein are often chemically altered in post-translational modification: either before the protein can function in the cell, or as part of control mechanisms. Proteins can also work together to achieve a particular function, and they often associate to form stable complexes.
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