Avidin Definition

ăvĭ-dĭn
noun
A protein found in uncooked egg white that binds to and inactivates biotin. An abundance of avidin in the diet can result in a deficiency of biotin.
American Heritage
A protein in raw egg white that binds to biotin, making the biotin inactive in the body.
Webster's New World
A protein found in uncooked egg white that binds to and inactivates biotin.
American Heritage Medicine

(biology) A tetrameric protein produced in the oviducts of birds, reptiles and amphibians and deposited in the whites of their eggs.

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Other Word Forms of Avidin

Noun

Singular:
avidin
Plural:
avidins

Origin of Avidin

  • avid (biot)in from its affinity for biotin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Avidin Sentence Examples

  • This heat kills the salmonella and neutralizes the Avidin to allow it to be digested and absorbed by the body.

  • However, biotin absorption is impaired by a chemical found in raw egg whites known as avidin.

  • Avidin binds with biotin and prevents it from being used by the body.

  • Cooking your egg whites thoroughly will denature the avidin and prevent it from binding to the biotin in your diet.

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Words Starting With

AAVAVI

Words Ending With

NINDIN

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Words Starting With A and Ending With N

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With A6 Letter Words Ending With N