glycoprotein
noun
gly·co·pro·tein
ˌglī-kō-ˈprō-ˌtēn 
-ˈprō-tē-ən
: a conjugated protein in which the nonprotein group is a carbohydrate
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The team accomplishes this feat using a unique glycoprotein called VSVGmut.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Even so, the latter’s manufacturing procedures weren’t great at applying a vital surface layer of lipids and glycoproteins to help the silk hold up to sunlight and humidity.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
It’s formulated with Antarctic glacial glycoprotein and fountain plant, which work together to balance your skin’s moisture levels and strengthen the skin barrier, keeping your complexion from being too oily or dry throughout the day and shielding it from acne-causing bacteria.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
Price at time of publish: $38 Active ingredients: Octocrylene, homosalate | Key ingredients: Glycerin, glacial glycoprotein, fountain plant, squalane | SPF: 30 | Size: 1.7 oz.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
The vaccine targets a protein known as RSV F glycoprotein, which is found on the surface of the virus.
—Annette Regan, Fortune Well, 10 May 2023
Research suggests that the rabies glycoprotein — a large molecule on the surface of the virus that attaches to host cells — may interact with host proteins that help produce muscular contractions.
—Tara C. Smith, Quanta Magazine, 23 Feb. 2023
Artificially inhibiting this receptor with a part of the rabies glycoprotein was found to produce rabies-like behavior in mice.
—Tara C. Smith, Quanta Magazine, 23 Feb. 2023
Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein that supports the transformation of hematopoietic stem cells into other blood cells.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Even so, the latter’s manufacturing procedures weren’t great at applying a vital surface layer of lipids and glycoproteins to help the silk hold up to sunlight and humidity.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
It’s formulated with Antarctic glacial glycoprotein and fountain plant, which work together to balance your skin’s moisture levels and strengthen the skin barrier, keeping your complexion from being too oily or dry throughout the day and shielding it from acne-causing bacteria.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
Price at time of publish: $38 Active ingredients: Octocrylene, homosalate | Key ingredients: Glycerin, glacial glycoprotein, fountain plant, squalane | SPF: 30 | Size: 1.7 oz.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
The vaccine targets a protein known as RSV F glycoprotein, which is found on the surface of the virus.
—Annette Regan, Fortune Well, 10 May 2023
Research suggests that the rabies glycoprotein — a large molecule on the surface of the virus that attaches to host cells — may interact with host proteins that help produce muscular contractions.
—Tara C. Smith, Quanta Magazine, 23 Feb. 2023
Artificially inhibiting this receptor with a part of the rabies glycoprotein was found to produce rabies-like behavior in mice.
—Tara C. Smith, Quanta Magazine, 23 Feb. 2023
Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein that supports the transformation of hematopoietic stem cells into other blood cells.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
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glycoprotein
noun
gly·co·pro·tein
-ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprōt-ē-ən
: a conjugated protein in which the nonprotein group is a carbohydrate
called also glucoprotein
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