megalin

M3E1G2A1L1I1N1

noun

A particular low-density transmembrane lipoprotein

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Meanings

nounmegalin (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA particular low-density transmembrane lipoprotein

    However, megalin may also play a partial role in these responses to ANG II.

    2014 April 16, Xiao C. Li, Jia L. Zhuo, “Mechanisms of AT1a receptor-mediated uptake of angiotensin II by proximal tubule cells: a novel role of the multiligand endocytic receptor megalin”, in American Journal of Physiology - Renal Physiology, volume 307, →DOI

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

leamingmealingGamelingmelinaMelingageminal
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