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superfamily Definition

su·per·fam·ily (so̵̅o̅′pər fam′ə lē)

noun pl. -·lies

  1. a natural subdivision ranking above a family and below an order, usually less extensive than a suborder
  2. Linguis. a category of language classification that is above the family, often proposed as a grouping of families that are believed to be related because of some similar characteristics

superfamily Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • enzyme: Some members of this superfamily of detoxification enzymes are thought to protect us from PCBs and other pollutants.
  • transposons: Transposons are mobile genetic elements found in animals as well as plants, and many families and superfamilies of transposons exist.

Converse of object

represent: It is proposed that each core gene might represent a unique superfamily.

Adjective modifier

  • homologous: Proteins with highly similar structures and functions are classed into four main areas ( class, architecture, topology, homologous superfamily ).
  • different: Comparison of the transition states for folding of two Ig-like proteins from different superfamilies.
  • whole: Consequently, automatic multiple structural alignments across the whole superfamily can be become unreliable and are often subjective.
  • large: Bt toxins encompass a large superfamily of Cry proteins made by different strains of B. thuringiensis.

Modifies a noun

  • member: In more recent research, we have been studying molecules that are involved in extracellular regulation of TGF- b superfamily members.
  • protein: The homologous superfamilies cluster proteins with highly similar structures and functions.
  • level: All pairs of domain combinations at the superfamily level are listed here.
  • cluster: The homologous superfamilies cluster proteins with highly similar structures and functions.
  • domain: Rapid evolution of immunoglobulin superfamily C2 domains expressed in immune system cells.

Noun used with modifier

  • immunoglobulin: Rapid evolution of immunoglobulin superfamily C2 domains expressed in immune system cells.
  • protein: Evolution of the serum amyloid A ( SAA ) protein superfamily.
  • gene: Properties of antibodies 1. Antibody structure; variable and constant domains; isotypes; immunoglobulin gene superfamily.
  • domain: Domain superfamilies of metabolism, e.g. enzymes, are the most abundant category.
  • all-alpha: If the template and the target belong to different families within the Membrane all-alpha superfamily, the model is judged as ' false ' .
  • thioredoxin: Publications 1 Prediction of pKa and redox properties in the thioredoxin superfamily.