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(organic chemistry) A lipoglycoprotein complex present in the acrosome
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A simple protein of a subclass mainly derived from animal connective or supportive tissue
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(biochemistry) All the albumins of a particular organism.
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(biochemistry) Any of various solutes that are transported across lipid bilayers by membrane proteins
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(biochemistry) A protein associated with spermatid adhesion
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(biochemistry) A cell protein that acts within an antiport to transport different molecules or ions across the membrane in opposite directions
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(biochemistry) Any polypeptide or protein that can serve as an apoprotein by binding with a lipid to form a lipoprotein.
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(biology) A large ternary protein structure formed in the process of apoptosis
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(biochemistry) Any of a group of avian lipoproteins
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(biochemistry) A hormone or similar compound that has a short-term, local effect
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(biochemistry) A cysteine protease associated with autophagy
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(biochemistry) The precursor of a biochemical compound, especially when the basis of a prodrug
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(biochemistry) Any protein whose function is to transport small molecules (or other proteins) through biological membranes
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(biochemistry) Alternative form of cholesterogenesis [(biochemistry) The biosynthesis of cholesterol]
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(biology) A microscopic globule of lipoprotein, found in blood and lymph, that is associated with the digestion of fats
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Alternative form of cotransporter [(biochemistry) An integral membrane protein that actively transports molecules by using the concentration gradient of one molecule or ion concentration to force the other molecule or ion against its gradient.]
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(biochemistry) An integral membrane protein that actively transports molecules by using the concentration gradient of one molecule or ion concentration to force the other molecule or ion against its gradient.
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(biology) Any anionic amphipath that inserts itself into the outer layer of a lipid bilayer to form a convex curvature
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(biochemistry) Any protein produced (as mutations) in cystic disease of the kidney
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(biochemistry) Any of a class of plant hormones involved in cell growth and division
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A contractile ring of polypeptides involved in bacterial cell division
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(biology) Any hormone that is secreted into an individual's environment and affects the behaviour or activity of another individual (of the same or different species) in the manner of a pheromone.
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(biology) A network of chaperomes present in cancer cells.
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(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that mediate the binding of sperm to oocytes
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(biochemistry) Any of a group of globular amyloid beta-peptide oligomers that are implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease
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(physiology) A mechanism that senses the level of sugars in the bloodstream and contributes to glucose homeostasis.
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(biochemistry) A complex of membrane proteins that imports proteins into the peroxisome matrix
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(biochemistry) A protein (or assembly of proteins) that is permanently attached to a biological membrane.
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(biochemistry) A protein (or group of proteins) permanently attached to a biological membrane by interactions between its hydrophobic dimer units and the phospholipids of the membrane
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(biochemistry) A protein complex or single protein which penetrates a cell membrane and catalyzes the passage of specific ions through that membrane.
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Any of a group of sesquiterpene hormones that regulate insect physiology by preventing metamorphosis during moults.
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(biochemistry) A particular transmembrane protein in humans.
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(genetics) A gene responsible for encoding lactase; mutations in this gene are responsible for adults' ability to digest lactose.
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(biochemistry) The major sialoglycoprotein of thymocytes and mature T-cells
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(organic chemistry) The scientific study of lipids (fats)
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(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that transport lipids and similar molecules
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A viruslike particle, composed of a lipid bilayer, that is used to transport proteins
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A complex of lipoteichoic acid
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(biochemistry) A globulin related to mammaglobin
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(biochemistry) A particular multifunctional transmembrane receptor
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(biochemistry) A signalling molecule involved in embryo development, producing large heads at high concentrations.
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(biochemistry) Any protein that is not a lipoprotein
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(biochemistry) A seminal protein that mediates ovulation in fish
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(biochemistry) A particular protein, mutations in which are associated with Parkinson's disease.
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(biochemistry) Any ecdysone of plant origin
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(gene) PNN, the pinin gene, which encodes for the pinin protein
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(biochemistry) A protein kinase that regulates auxin
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(biochemistry) A transmembrane plasma lipoprotein
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(biochemistry) Any of a group of lipoproteins present in the plastids of many plants
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(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that cross cellular membranes and act as pores through which small molecules can diffuse
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(biochemistry) A precursor of cerebellin.
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(biochemistry) A substance secreted by glandular tissue that has little or no significant biological activity, but is converted in peripheral tissues into an active hormone.
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(biochemistry) The precursor of a lipoprotein
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(biochemistry) A precursor of melanin.
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A precursor of a propheromone
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A protein found on the surface of many mammalian cell types, especially neurons. The normal function of the prion protein is not known.
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(biochemistry) A metabolic precursor of apolipoproteins
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(biochemistry) A homeotic protein (and associated gene) required for the formation of labial and maxillary palps in flies
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(biochemistry) A precursor of chemerin.
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(biochemistry) A protein developed in the surface coating of trypanosomes whilst in the fly vector.
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(biochemistry) The protein part of a lipoprotein, before lipid attachment
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(biochemistry) That promotes the formation of luciferin
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A compound that develops into a pheromone
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(biochemistry) Any protein that is cleaved by a convertase to form a smaller protein or biologically-active polypeptide
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(biochemistry) A complex of proteins, first identified in yeast, which plays an important role in recycling transmembrane receptors from endosomes to the trans-Golgi network.
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(biochemistry) The transport of sodium ions across biological membranes using the metabolic energy of ATP.
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(virology) A protein used to bind or connect membranes together, such as a transmembrane link between a virus and a cell.
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(biochemistry) An integral membrane protein involved in the movement of different molecules or ions in the same direction across a phospholipid membrane.
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(biochemistry) A viral adhesion protein used by a phage to attach itself to a bacterial host
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(cytology) a transmembrane protein, or the transmembrane portion of a protein
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(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins involved with the karyopherin receptor complex
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(biochemistry) An integral membrane protein that transports a single molecule
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(biochemistry) The metabolism or breakdown of uric acid
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(biochemistry) Any of several small proteins that bind to cytoplasmic surfaces
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