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phosphoprotein
This term describes a specialized class of proteins characterized by the covalent attachment of phosphate groups. It is primarily used in biochemistry and molecular biology to describe molecules that function as phosphorus reservoirs or as switches in signal transduction pathways within a cell.
Because it refers to a specific chemical category, the word is used almost exclusively in scientific, academic, or medical contexts. It carries a neutral, technical connotation and is rarely encountered in general conversation outside of laboratory or nutritional discussions.
Meanings
Examples
Casein is a well known phosphoprotein found in milk.
The researcher analyzed the phosphoprotein levels in the sample.
Is this specific phosphoprotein involved in the signaling pathway?
Phosphoproteins often act as energy reservoirs for developing embryos.
I wonder if this phosphoprotein is the key to the cellular reaction.
The study focuses on how a phosphoprotein regulates enzyme activity.
We need to isolate the phosphoprotein before we can begin the assay.
Vitellin is a phosphoprotein that provides nutrients to the egg yolk.
The phosphorylation of a protein transforms it into a phosphoprotein.
The phosphorylation of a protein transforms it into a phosphoprotein.