any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
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protein::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | macromolecule, supermolecule |
| Has types | amyloid, antibody, apoenzyme, capsid, compound protein, conjugated protein, cytokine, growth factor, aleurone, opsin, phosphoprotein, plasma protein, prostate specific antigen, proteome, psa, recombinant protein, simple protein, enzyme, ferritin, fibrin, filaggrin, gluten, actomyosin, haptoglobin, iodinated protein, iodoprotein, nucleoprotein |
| Derivation | proteinaceous |
a diet high in protein.
Examples of protein
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So it would not be a good idea to be on a high protein, low carbohydrate intake.
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Eggs are a perfect source of protein and contain all nine essential amino acids.
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The MT1 receptor is a membrane protein located in specific regions of the brain.
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They isolate various protein triggers found only on the surface of cancer cells.
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For example, hydrolyzed vegetable protein is a source of MSG, among many others.
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To up the protein for an even more complete meal, add peeled shrimp to the soup.
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Soy's combination of protein, fat and carbohydrates makes it an excellent snack.
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I have a bottle of Powerade and lots of water, and a protein bar when we finish.
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Eat a high-protein breakfast such as Greek yogurt, egg whites or cottage cheese.
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- Any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein"
- Proteins (also known as polypeptides) are organic compounds made of amino acids arranged in a linear chain and folded into a globular form. The amino acids in a polymer are joined together by the peptide bonds between the carboxyl and amino groups of adjacent amino acid residues. ...
- Protein was a punk alternative, post-grunge metal band formed in 1994 in San Francisco, California.
- In nutrition, proteins are broken down in the stomach during digestion by enzymes known as proteases into smaller polypeptides to provide amino acids for the organism, including the essential amino acids that the organism cannot biosynthesize itself. ...
- (Protein s) Protein S is a vitamin K-dependent plasma glycoprotein synthesized in the endothelium. In the circulation, Protein S exists in two forms: a free form and a complex form bound to complement protein C4b. In humans, protein S is encoded by the PROS1 gene.
- (Proteins (journal)) Proteins : Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics is a monthly, peer reviewed, scientific journal, published by Wiley-Interscience, which was established in 1986 (Vol. 1, No. 1). The Editor in Chief is Dr. Bertrand Garcia-Moreno (Johns Hopkins University). ...
- Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds; One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (ie: ...
- (Proteins) large molecules (macromolecules) composed of long chains of amino acids
- (proteins) Chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
