signalosome

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noun

Any of a group of proteins, complexes of which are involved in the regulation of protein degradation.

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Meanings

nounsignalosome (plural signalosomes)

plural signalosomes

  1. biochemistryAny of a group of proteins, complexes of which are involved in the regulation of protein degradation.

Origin

From signal + -o- + -some.

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APA

signalosome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/signalosome

MLA

“signalosome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/signalosome. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “signalosome,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/signalosome.

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