Proteasome Definition

prōtē-ə-sōm
noun
A cellular protein complex consisting of proteolytic enzymes that mainly degrade endogenous proteins that are damaged, pathogenic, or no longer necessary, such as cyclins.
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Other Word Forms of Proteasome

Noun

Singular:
proteasome
Plural:
proteasomes

Origin of Proteasome

  • Alteration of earlier prosome (influenced by protease) pro(grammed) from the earlier belief that proteasomes played a role in regulating messenger RNA translation –some

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

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

EMEOME

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proteasome

Words Starting With P and Ending With E

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