Mucoprotein definition
Any of a group of organic compounds, such as the mucins, that consist of a complex of proteins and glycosaminoglycans and are found in body tissues and fluids.
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Any of a group of glycoproteins found in connective tissue, mucous secretions, blood plasma, gastric juice, urine, etc.
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Any of a group of organic compounds, such as the mucins, that consist of a complex of proteins and glycosaminoglycans and are found in body tissues and fluids.
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(biochemistry) Any of a group of widely-distributed natural compounds that exist as complexes of proteins with mucopolysaccharides.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
mucoprotein
Plural:
mucoproteins