cyclin
Americannoun
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If thale cress were to be genetically modified such that the central cells produced the protein cyclin themselves, they would begin to divide even without fertilization.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2024
When the sperm fertilizes this gamete, it introduces the protein cyclin, which then activates the decomposition of the inhibitory protein.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2024
Figure 10.12 The concentrations of cyclin proteins change throughout the cell cycle.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
To become fully activated, a Cdk must bind to a cyclin protein and then be phosphorylated by another kinase.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The levels of Cdk proteins are relatively stable throughout the cell cycle; however, the concentrations of cyclin fluctuate and determine when Cdk/cyclin complexes form.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
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