calpain

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noun

Any of a family of enzymes that regulate calcium in the body.

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nouncalpain (plural calpains)

plural calpains

  1. biochemistryAny of a family of enzymes that regulate calcium in the body.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “calpain,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/calpain.

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