apoprotein en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ep Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *h₂epó Proto-Hellenic *apó Ancient Greek ᾰ̓πό (ăpó) Ancient Greek ᾰ̓πο- (ăpo-)bor. English apo- English protein English apoprotein From apo- + protein.
Meanings
- The polypeptide part of a conjugated protein; for example, an apolipoprotein plus a lipid particle yields a lipoprotein.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| apoproteins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
enzyme · prosthetic group · cofactor · holoprotein
Deriveds
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Translations (2)
pt apoproteína (polypeptide part) · es apoproteína (polypeptide part)