intrinsic protein

noun

A protein (or group of proteins) permanently attached to a biological membrane by interactions between its hydrophobic dimer units and the phospholipids of the membrane

Similar
integral membrane protein
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Meanings

nounintrinsic protein (plural intrinsic proteins)

plural intrinsic proteins

  1. biochemistryA protein (or group of proteins) permanently attached to a biological membrane by interactions between its hydrophobic dimer units and the phospholipids of the membrane

    Synonyms: integral membrane protein

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA protein (or group of proteins) permanently attached to a biological membrane by interactions between its hydrophobic dimer units and the phospholipids of the membrane

Similar
integral membrane protein
Also see
integral membrane protein
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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