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cytoplasmic

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[sahy-tuh-plaz-mik, sahy-toh-] / ˌsaɪ təˈplæz mɪk, ˌsaɪ toʊ- /

adjective

  1. Cell Biology. of or relating to cytoplasm.


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Further experiments showed that a specific amino acid, cysteine 272 in the cytoplasmic region of PD-L1, is essential for this modification.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 28, 2026

However, it localized in the cytoplasm in granular form in the macrophages and differentiated into osteoclasts, distinct from its normal peri-nuclear localization in other cell types, indicating its cytoplasmic function in osteoclast differentiation.

From Science Daily ● May 30, 2024

Previous studies have mapped out the cytoplasmic cGAS-STING pathway in the cytoplasm, known for responding to foreign nucleic acids, such as double-stranded DNA.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2024

However, early embryonic development requires the cytoplasmic material contained in the egg cell.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

All the while, little cytoplasmic factories work 24/7, cranking out sugars, fats, proteins, and energy to keep the whole thing running and feed the nucleus—the brains of the operation.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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