Glycoprotein (Noun)
Meaning
A conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Fibronectin is a glycoprotein found in the extracellular matrix, playing a critical role in tissue repair and cell adhesion.
- The human immunodeficiency virus has a surface glycoprotein that helps the virus to attach and enter host cells.
- Mucin is a type of glycoprotein secreted by epithelial tissues, which helps to protect and lubricate the surface.
- Selectins are a family of glycoproteins involved in the inflammatory response, facilitating the migration of white blood cells.
- Heparan sulfate proteoglycan is a type of glycoprotein found in the extracellular matrix, which plays a key role in cell signaling and tissue organization.